Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician – Suicide Prevention Outreach

Location: Regional NSW
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $74,317.94 – $138,482 + Superannuation (depending on experience) + benefits

About the Company

Our client is a respected provider in the community mental health sector, known for their strong commitment to improving community wellbeing and supporting people experiencing mental health challenges. They are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their team and contribute to delivering compassionate, recovery-oriented support for individuals experiencing suicidal distress.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to step into a meaningful role providing outreach-based crisis support and follow-up care for individuals experiencing or recovering from suicidal distress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct clinical support and rapid response outreach to individuals at risk of suicide.
• Delivering crisis intervention, psychosocial support, safety planning, and recovery or wellness planning.
• Collaborating with crisis services, community support organisations, and other key stakeholders to facilitate referrals and coordinated care.
• Identifying individuals who require longer-term support and linking them with appropriate community services and supports.
• Participating in professional development, supervision, mandatory training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with peer workers and providing clinical consultation where required.

You’ll work closely with peer support workers and multidisciplinary teams and be a key part of the broader community mental health support network.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field, with relevant professional registration or eligibility for membership with the appropriate professional body.
• Demonstrated experience providing assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing mental health distress in community settings.
• Understanding of person-centred care, trauma-informed practice, and recovery-oriented approaches, including working respectfully with diverse communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and service partners.
• Competent computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Willingness to work shift work, including after-hours and weekends where required.

What’s On Offer

In return, our client offers:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in suicide prevention and community mental health.
• Ongoing professional development and supervision.
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• The chance to work in a purpose-driven role focused on recovery and community wellbeing.
• 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Grace – Specialised Recruitment Consultant at Zenith Search on 0481 608 956 or email your updated resume to nicole.grace@zenithsearch.com.

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your suitability for the role. Please note: Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted.