Mental Health Clinician (Disaster).

About this role

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Counsellor/Psychologist/Clinical Nurse Consultant Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification and Experience Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ684925 Location: Buronga NSW * Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Counsellor Level 3 $121,568 to $125,507 * Psychologist $83,670-$122,465 * Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 $143,574.55-$146,512.20 We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West. * Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact? * Opportunity to live and work in one Australia’s biggest food and wine bowl * Only a short 45min flight to Melbourne, 2 hours to Sydney or drive 4.5 hour to Adelaide What you'll be doing The FWLHD – Mental Health Clinician (Disaster) will apply their in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement evidence based, trauma informed, assessments and treatment plans to consumers who have psychological distress following exposure to declared disaster events including drought, fire and floods. This clinical position works alongside and complements the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP). What is on offer Salary packaging (pay less tax!) $9009 + Meals/Entertainment $2650 Novated Leasing Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month Fitness Passport Support through advanced education & training A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. How to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: * 1. Applicants must meet 1 of the below criteria: a) Occupational Therapy Level 3 AHPRA reg as an Occupational Therapist & have min 3 yrs clinical exp or post grad qual in MH. b) Social Worker Level 3 Bach of Social Work with eligibility for membership to AASW & have min 3 yrs clinical exp or post grad qual in MH. c) Grad of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program & have min 3 yrs clinical exp or post grad qual in MH. d) Psychologist Yr 4 or above AHPRA reg, full reg with Psychology Board of Aust & have min 4 yrs clinical exp. e) Senior Psychologist AHPRA reg, full reg with the Psychology Board of Aust & have min 1 yr exp at the 9th yr of service & thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologist. f) Clinical Nurse Consultant 1 AHPRA reg as a RN with min 5 yrs FTE post reg clinical exp & post grad qual's relevant to area of specialty. * Extensive experience in assessment, intervention and care coordination in Mental Health Services. * Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as per of a multidisciplinary team. * Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of psychological practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application when working with consumers/families/carers who have experienced declared disaster events. * Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems including electronic medical record and telehealth systems. * Available to work across FWLHD sites on request and the ability to travel for work purposes including overnight stays when necessary. * Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Buronga connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jason Hammond on scott.hammond@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 31st August 2026 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West 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 a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.