Murrumbidgee Local Health District Reference number REQ638262 Occupation Mental Health Clinician Work type Various Location Riverina & Murray Salary Information $116639.98 - $120680 Closing date 05 March 2026 at 11:59pm 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). Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS) Clinician Looking for a clinician role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with people within Emergency Mental Health Services. Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities every day. Our benefits: Mentally stimulating work Opportunities for professional and personal growth Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support Temporary Accommodation and relocation allowances can be considered for applicants looking to relocate to our region Employment type: Full Time, Part Time and casual opportunities available Position classification: Dependent on qualifications Remuneration: $80,452.00 – $120,680.00 per annum ( super 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: Up to 38 hours per week Requisition ID : REQ629898 Location: Wagga Wagga / Remote work within the MLHD Who we are The Mental Health Emergency Consultation and Support (MHECS) Clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team. The team consists of nurses, social workers, psychologists and occupational therapists. The team operates on a 24/7 rotating roster, based in Wagga, providing virtual support to the surrounding towns. What you’ll be doing The MHECS Clinician is responsible for coordinating and delivering emergency mental health consultations, assessments and support services to persons (including their family, and/or carers) who are experiencing acute mental health crisis in the MLHD. The MHECS Clinician develops a plan to assist, support and guide the emergency department clinicians in 32 hospitals across MLHD in managing risk, medications and plans for ongoing care. Criteria Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Relevant qualification and registration as listed in the classifications of the position description and demonstrated 3 years' experience in Mental Health NSW Working with Children Check National Police Check Compliance with Vaccination Category A Class C Driving License More information about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Paul Craft, Manager on 02 5943 1720 or Paul.Craft@health.nsw.gov.au. Applications close: 5 March 2026 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 1 . 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. .
