Mental Health Clinician - Community Mental Health

  • Lismore
  • Permanent
  • Tue Dec 23 06:01:45 2025
  • JN -122025-25539

Mental Health Clinician | Community Mental Health (Acute Care Team)
Location: Lismore, NSW
Start Date: ASAP
Employment: Permanent Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join the Lismore Acute Care Team. In this role, you will play a key part in expanding service capacity and delivering timely support to adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health crises. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, short-term intervention, and coordinate referrals to Adult Mental Health Services or other appropriate external providers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide community-based acute mental health interventions and crisis response
  • Conduct triage, comprehensive assessments, risk assessment, and safety planning
  • Deliver short-term case management and assertive outreach
  • Provide brief psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions
  • Collaborate in care planning and discharge with internal and external stakeholders
  • Practice in accordance with Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery principles

Requirements

  • Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
  • Current AHPRA registration or AASW eligibility
  • Experience in acute or community mental health settings
  • Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and collaborative care skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage high-pressure clinical situations
  • NSW Driver’s Licence and Working With Children Check

APPLY NOW

For a confidential conversation, contact Lachlan webster on 0483 988 190 or via email lachlan.webster@cmr.com.au