Intellectual Disability Mental Health Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Mental Health Centre Penrith
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID:  REQ684022
Application Close: 23/08/2026

Position Classification and Remuneration: Dependent on qualification
Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 3: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $128,301.88 - $132,523.13 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $128,933.00 - $139,712.00 per annum
 

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. 

 
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for people living with coexisting Intellectual Disability and Mental Health conditions across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. In this rewarding specialist role, you will provide expert clinical support to consumers and their families and carers, while delivering consultation and guidance to health professionals, NDIS providers and community organisations to ensure access to high quality, person-centered care and seamless transitions from hospital to community settings.
 

You will also play a key role in driving education and capacity-building initiatives across Mental Health services, helping to enhance workforce capability and strengthen understanding of the unique needs of the IDMH consumer group. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through clinical excellence, collaboration and service improvement. Apply Now!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) 
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

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