Adult Mental Health Clinician - Tumut

As an Adult Mental Health Clinician, you will provide assessment, evidence-based treatment, case management, and crisis intervention services to adults experiencing mental health challenges within a multidisciplinary community team. Working collaboratively with consumers, carers, and healthcare partners, you will support recovery-focused outcomes and deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care across the Tumut community.

Our Benefits

Financial:

12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) Relocation Considerations Access to the Welcome Experience

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information) Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time Opportunity until 24 September 2027 (Maternity relief position)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 1 / 2, Social Worker – Level 1/2 , Registered Nurse, Psychologist

Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $122,465.00 per annum, pro rata (+ 17.5% Leave Loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 15

Requisition ID: REQ687614

Location: Tumut

About The Role

Join our multidisciplinary Community Mental Health team in Tumut and play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental illness, psychological distress, and crisis. You will deliver evidence-based assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and case management services while working collaboratively with consumers, carers, healthcare providers, and community partners to promote recovery-focused outcomes.

As the Community Mental Health Clinician - Adult, you will be responsible for:

Conduct mental health assessments, triage, care planning, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Provide case management and recovery-oriented support for people living with complex and enduring mental health conditions.Deliver crisis intervention services and respond to consumers experiencing acute mental health needs. Collaborate with consumers, carers, multidisciplinary teams, GPs, and community agencies to achieve positive health outcomes. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure practice aligns with relevant legislation, professional standards, and the Mental Health Act.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

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 Experience providing assessment, treatment, and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing mental illness and psychological distress. Strong knowledge of contemporary mental health practices, including case management, recovery-oriented care, and collaborative service delivery. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with consumers, carers, colleagues, and community stakeholders. The ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sound clinical judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering person-centred care A current Class C driver's licence Current Australian working rights

More Information

Download the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Anthony Gomez, Manager CMDA Tumut Hospital on Anthony.Gomez@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: 16 September 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.