Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician Role type: Max term contract, full time (until July 2026) Role grade: Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist Department and location: Homeless Health Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $73,427.07 - $104,336.27 (dependent on qualification) + super We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not‑for‑profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857, our 30,000+ healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About The Role The Homeless Health Service (HHS) is an outreach‑based healthcare service dedicated to improving access to care for people experiencing homelessness. The team meets people where they are—providing healthcare in the places people sleep, live and spend time throughout the day. The Mental Health Clinician works within the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), which manages all intake and referrals into the HHS. HOT delivers multiple weekly outreach clinics, multi‑agency community hubs and street‑based patrols across the inner city, including through the Sister Clare Richardson Mobile Clinic. The HOT Mental Health Clinician is responsible for intake assessment, brief intervention, care planning, advocacy and coordination of referrals. The role works closely with local Specialist Homelessness Services and Homes NSW to support timely access to housing and ongoing care. This is an autonomous role that operates within a strengths‑based, trauma‑informed and harm‑minimisation framework, responding to each person’s cultural needs and holistic health priorities. About You Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A passion to work for the Homeless Health Service and provide healthcare in a flexible, innovative and low barrier way. Why Work at St Vincent’s Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most underserved people in our community. Discounted access to many gyms and Fitness Passport for you and your family. Discounted private health insurance with Medibank. Government salary sacrifice program—make part of your salary tax‑free. Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave. Important Information >Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold an Australian visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Your employment is conditional upon completion of all role‑required pre‑employment checks, including relevant immunisations. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. This role is not open to recruitment agencies. How To Apply The closing date for applications is 1st January 2026 . Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the items listed in the About You section of this job advert. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. #J-18808-Ljbffr