Live and work in a place of outstanding beauty, rich and diverse in culture and creativity. Enjoy a lifestyle that allows time and space to learn and grow.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 3, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $83,670 - $122,465 per annum, dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ695093
About the role The purpose of the Northern NSW Local Health District Mental Health Service is to “support people as they find solutions towards living well”.
The Senior Community Mental Health Clinician provides high-quality evidence based clinical services, including complex mental health assessments and case management as part of a multidisciplinary team to people living with moderate to severe mental illness and to their family and the people who care for them. Working independently and autonomously to provide expert clinical care within a community setting and as a clinical lead provide support to the multidisciplinary team across the Richmond Mental Health catchment through the application of the principles of best practice, the provision of education, clinical leadership and supervision.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Thomas on
[email protected]
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 07 October 2026
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to create anEligibility List for similar roles in the future.
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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician, Community Treatment Team - Lismore
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Lismore