Suicide Prevention Outreach Team Clinician

Suicide Prevention Outreach Team Clinician (RN 2-8; Occupational Therapist lvl 2; Psychologist; Social Worker Lvl 2; Counsellor Lvl 2) - MRRC and Long Bay Hospital - TFT/PT up to June 2026 Position Title : Suicide Prevention Outreach Team Clinician (RN 2-8; Occupational Therapist lvl 2; Psychologist; Social Worker Lvl 2; Counsellor Lvl 2) – MRRC and Long Bay Hospital – TFT/PT up to June 2026. Employment Type : Temporary Full time/Part time Position Classification : RN 2-8; Occupational Therapist lvl 2; Psychologist; Social Worker Lvl 2; Counsellor Lvl 2 Remuneration : dependent on position classification plus superannuation (Pro rata for part time) Hours Per Week : up to 38 Requisition ID : REQ Applications Close : 11 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT The Role The Suicide Prevention Outreach clinician will provide care and follow‑up to people who have been identified as experiencing, recovering from or managing suicidal distress. The Clinician will work alongside Custodial Mental Health, Primary Health and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) to provide support to patients. Support includes conducting suicide risk assessments and developing safety plans, providing assertive follow‑up after a crisis, engaging with family members, and collaborative identification of patient‑centred multi‑disciplinary support. The position forms part of the Towards Zero Suicides in Custody Initiative and will trial new approaches to working with patients identified as at risk of suicide in custody. Essential Requirements For nursing staff – Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Minimum RN Year. For allied health – A Bachelor degree or post graduate qualification in allied health professions, including social work, occupational therapy or psychology. Must have at least two years of clinical experience working. Health applicant must have AHPRA registration (Psychologist/Occupational Therapist) or AASW membership (Social Worker). Our Service and Team Custodial Mental Health (CMH) is a specialist mental health service within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network that provides a range of mental health services to adults in NSW correctional centres. CMH includes a specialist mental health team with mental health nurses (MHNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, psychiatrists, career medical officers (CMOs), and psychiatry registrars who are supported by administrative and managerial staff. CMH clinicians work alongside staff from other clinical streams and CSNSW staff, including Psychology, Offender Services and Programs, and Custodial Operations staff in the provision of mental health services. Mental health services begin at the point of reception and continue through to release from custody or transfer to another correctional centre. Salary and Benefits Access to salary packaging benefits. A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (If full‑time). Free on‑site parking to minimise your commute time. Fantastic training & education opportunities available. Diversity and Inclusivity We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Ready to Apply? The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions: Outline your approach to working with patients who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Outline your experience working in suicide prevention and your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Kirsty Smith on Applications Close : 11 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT #J-18808-Ljbffr