*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here Specialist Older Persons Mental Health Clinician Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support adults 65 Years and older referred to the service with psychological disorders, mental illnesses and severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). With a rewarding career, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Our benefits: A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient careEngaging and intellectually stimulating workA team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it servesA position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goalsSalary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing SupportRelocation support considerations482 Temporary Visa considerations Employment Type: Full time, Part time and Casual opportunities availablePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Remuneration: $76,364.00 – $117,755.00per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)Hours Per Week: Up to 38Requisition ID: REQ632210Location: Young Who we are:Known for our innovative consumer focused models of care which are designed for the rural and regional population we serve, our Mental Health teams provide critical services within acute, sub-acute and community settings throughout the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to work within talented multidisciplinary environments, have excellent support with ongoing development and access to key technologies connecting you with colleagues and consumers based throughout the District.Our multidisciplinary teams provide career paths for both nursing and allied health staff, new graduates and established professionals. We are committed to providing safe, effective, quality care through listening to consumers and continually exploring ways to do it better. What you’ll be doing:The clinician will work within a multidisciplinary community mental health team in the provision of assessment, evidence-based treatment and case management services.Consultation, liaison and capacity building work with other local services for the older person is an important part of the role. You will work in partnership with consumers, carers, families and other service providers in order to provide high quality discipline specific and mental health assessment and consultation services within a recovery-oriented framework. The position involves the provision of mental health crisis intervention services for consumers of all ages. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: Relevant (Australian recognised) Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for membership to the relevant Australian peak body (AASW, APS, AHPRA, PACFA).Experience working with older persons with psychological/mental illness and/or behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with a range of service providers and support effective clinical networks. More information: 1) Click here for the position description. 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Sharlene Brown, Mental Health Inpatient Manager/MHECS/DON MHDA on 02 5943 1700 or Sharlene.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 24 April 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.