Senior Mental Health Professional

Employment Details Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week until January 2027Location: SWSLHD District Wide ServicePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: Based on ClassificationOccupational Therapist Level 3: $58.95 - $60.86 per hourSocial Worker Level 3: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 30/11/2025Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 – 10/12/2025Contact Details: Dominica Lovisa – | Are you: Someone who is interested in working as part of an award winning, highly skilled, and specialised district wide MH team. Interested in working in a team that; embraces all things recovery and holds hope for people with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) that are at risk of falling through service gaps. Someone who is interested in supporting culture change, capacity building and service improvement for consumers who have complex and high care support needs accessing SWSLHD MH services. If you answered yes to the above, then the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) team is looking for you. About the Opportunity The role involves a mix of leadership responsibilities and direct consumer work. You will be working to support culture change to improve outcomes and service delivery for those with SPMI and complex MH needs. The position is part of the SWSLHD PCLI/IDMH and NDIS team. It works alongside other SWSLHD MH services (inpatient and community) and the wider PCLI state network. Professional qualities desired are staff comfortable working in challenging environments whilst sustaining enthusiasm for consumer care and systemic advocacy. Staff able to recognise wins no matter how small when working in a space that can be demanding and requires lots of problem solving and clinical risk. The PCLI team is a district wide service however the team hub is based at the Mental Health service in Liverpool hospital. What You'll be Doing The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) senior clinician will provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The clinician will carry a PCLI clinical workload, appropriate to the needs of the service. The Senior Clinician will work across multiple services and sites with clinical teams to support the assessment and progression of safe transitions of adults consumers with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) into the community. The clinician will also work with PCLI team and alongside other MH community services to improve outcomes for those at risk of an admission due to their complexity and potential breakdown of supports. Where You'll Be Working SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney. These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care. The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Relevant qualifications as an Occupational Therapist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with recent extensive experience working in mental health. Demonstrated extensive experience in mental health rehabilitation providing advanced evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment for consumers with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and complex needs. Demonstrated skills in leadership and clinical supervision, within a multi-disciplinary treatment setting. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills (including excellent negotiation and advocacy skills), problem solving skills and personal resilience when working with a range of stakeholders. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems. Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery using the quality improvement process. Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Eligibility for permanent appointment To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Equal Opportunity At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply. Child Safe Culture SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. 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