Community Mental Health Clinicians

Community Mental Health Clinicians - Various Locations Overview

Murrumbidgee Local Health District's Community Mental Health Services are actively recruiting a variety of Allied Health Professional and Nursing roles in Community Mental Health. We are especially seeking candidates experienced in delivering comprehensive mental health care to consumers with a variety of mental health concerns.

The teams are dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care to children, adolescents, older persons, adults, and their families.

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Nursing
• Aboriginal Health Workers
• Peer Workers
• Welfare Officers
• Counsellors

• Deniliquin
• Griffith
• Wagga Wagga
• Temora
• Tumut
• Young

• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
• Provide evidence‑based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
• Function as an active member of a multi‑disciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual vacancies available (this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies)

Hours Per Week: Hours will be negotiated dependent upon vacancies at each location.

Salary: $74,317.94 - $ per annum, pro rata + 17.5% Leave Loading where applicable or $37.03 - $57.10 per hour + Casual loading

• Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
• Salary range is in accordance with the NSW Health – Health Professionals (State) Award | Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award | Health and Community Employees Psychologists (State) Award

• Relocation Considerations:
  Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community.
• 482 Sponsorship Considerations
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Incentives – Positions dependent upon location and classification may be eligible for NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme.

• Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
• Relevant qualification in line with the Allied Health Professionals state award, with professional registration or eligibility for Membership with governing bodies, i.e. AASW, AHPRA
• Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to CAMHS.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Registration

We invite you to apply and contribute to improving the health and well‑being of regional communities. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills, experience, and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the A/District Manager Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol or the Mental Health Recruitment team for detailed information about the vacancy.

• for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

• Sharlene Brown -  - Sharlene.
  
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• Natasha Ziebell, Recruitment Business Partner - , MLHD-Careers.gov.au

Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment are the key values to work in Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno‑religious minority groups and people with disability.

Applications Close: 31 January 2026