Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician

Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician, Team 1 Community - St George Mental Health Service Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until March 2027 Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2 Remuneration : $74,317.94 - $117,755.00 per annum, plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Location : Kogarah, Sydney Application close date : 14 December 2025 Come Work With Us Are you a Mental Health Clinician looking for a change or want to obtain some clinical experience in the community rehabilitation setting? St George Community Mental Health are looking for a motivated, passionate, strengths and recovery orientated mental health rehabilitation clinician to work as part of a well-established, contemporary, cohesive multidisciplinary team. Sound Like you? For more information we encourage you to contact Samuel Johnson on Interviews are expected to be held between 15 December 2025 and 19 December 2025. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria. Where you'll be working St George Community Mental Health service, located at Kirk Place Kogarah, opposite St George Hospital campus. Also close by to public transport, local cafes and beaches. Additional Information and Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant Selection Criteria Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Demonstrated core competency skills in mental health rehabilitation and demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual and group clinical rehabilitation services, e.g. Living skills assessment and training, vocational interventions, health promotion and education, motivational interviewing and psychological strategies. Demonstrated commitment to a strengths and consumer focused, recovery oriented approach, practice rehabilitation principles, current models of practice and associated interventions to support a person's recovery. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery, promote community linkage and partnership building. Demonstrated ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience. Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning. Current NSW Driver's license. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this position CORE Values Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website #J-18808-Ljbffr