Senior Clinician

Senior Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 4, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2) - Alternatives to Emergency Departments (Safe Haven) Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week) up to June 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 4, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID: REQ In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life‑long careers. About The Role Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Under the Towards Zero Suicides investment, NSW Ministry of Health provided dedicated funding to establish Alternatives to Emergency Department (Safe Haven) initiatives across all NSW Local health districts. The Sydney Local health district (SLHD) alternative to ED (Safe haven) provides those in suicidal crisis or experiencing emotional distress with an alternative means of accessing timely and appropriate support. The role will be Monday to Friday but extended hours during the week to be available when other services are not opened. For more information, please view the Position Description. Ideal Candidate Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology that provides eligibility for full membership of the relevant professional association and/or AHPRA. For Clinical Psychologist must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA. For Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 must have a minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent Mental Health experience. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated experience working across inpatient and community sites, and experience in ensuring integrated care and effective partnerships with GPs and non‑governmental organisation. Benefits and Perks Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families. Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’. To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn. For enquiries, please contact Donna Beeson on or email at Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now Applications Close: 16 November 2025 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’. #J-18808-Ljbffr