Job Type: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week) Position Classification: Social Worker, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Clinical Psychologist Location: Canterbury Hospital Requisition ID: REQ697734About the RoleCanterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

The Senior Community Mental Health

Professional is responsible for providing advanced evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers’ recovery plans. The senior role is also responsible for complex clinical decision making, supervision and consultancy to colleagues, Community Managed Organisations, GPs and our community. The role will include clinical lead in orientation, induction and mentorship of new clinical staff, and will lead quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in clinical leadership responsibilities as required.Ideal CandidateIdeal Candidate Holds tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Social work, or post graduate qualification in Psychology (with Area or Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology) and extensive specialist experience including a minimum 3 years experience in mental health.

Full AHPRA registration (OT) or eligibility for membership to AASW. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of and skills in recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, time management and computing skills, and current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).Benefits and Perks Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loadingOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging,



Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit Salary Packaging PlusUpskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their familiesAnnual influenza vaccination on us!Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals For more information, visit SLHD BenefitsThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW HealthThis 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 (PD2026_004).SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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📌 Senior Community Mental Health Clinician (social Worker/occupational Therapist Level 4, Clinical Psy (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney