Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician – St George MHS Location: Kogarah, Sydney Employment type: Permanent Full Time Position classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $116,892.00 – $134,338.00 per annum, plus superannuation Hours per week: 38 Application close date: 4 January 2026 Requisition ID: REQ The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) is seeking an emotionally intelligent, client‑centred Senior Clinician to support parents and infants experiencing significant mental health issues. PIMHS provides time‑limited intensive specialist care through direct patient care (home visits, clinic appointments, in‑reach) and consultation for a range of severe or complex perinatal mental health disorders. Key responsibilities include supporting families during the perinatal period, delivering direct clinical care, developing education tools, leading quality‑improvement initiatives, and providing clinical advice and consultation to internal and external stakeholders. 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; or qualifications in Psychology with a recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and min 8 years’ experience post full registration; or current Authority to Practice and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with at least five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience and post graduate qualifications relevant to area of specialty or such other qualifications. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in mental health, and previous experience in working with families of infants in which parents are experiencing severe and complex psychosocial and psychiatric problems in the perinatal period and demonstrated knowledge of the impact of mental health problems and mental illness on parenting, parent‑infant relationships and infant development. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation within and external to the organisation. Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, and development of education tools or programs to support others in providing service excellence. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes. Demonstrated experience in providing advice to managers on clinical service development, practice change and service redesign. Current unrestricted NSW drivers license and willingness to travel. Additional Information and Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent 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. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and we can make adjustments to the recruitment and interview process. If you require adjustments, please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑ 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 (SESLHD‑ ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. Our CORE Values Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. These values are created by employees for employees and help define how we work and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. For more information please contact Gabrielle Cook at Interviews are expected to be held between 12 January 2026 and 16 January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr