Senior Clinician – Uniting Adult Mental Health (UAMHS)

Senior Clinician – Uniting Adult Mental Health (UAMHS)Location: Chatswood, NSWType: Permanent Full-Time, (Part-Time will be considered, minimum 4 days per week) Salary: HPA Level 2 $50.52 - $55.84per hour (commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging up to $18,500paPlease note: In line with the Health Professionals Award classification changes, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1st October 2026, the classification for this role has been updated to Level 2About the RoleUniting is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician to join our Adult Mental Health (UAMHS) team, based in Chatswood.This is a community-based, multidisciplinary role supporting adults aged 18 and over across the Northern Sydney region. You will provide autonomous, structured therapeutic interventions and wraparound support, working closely with GPs and allied health professionals.The role offers the opportunity to work with clients for up to 12 months, providing the time and continuity needed to deliver meaningful, recovery-focused therapeutic support. Caseloads are designed to support quality care and positive client outcomes.Over the next 12–24 months, the service is expected to transition from its current Chatswood location to new sites across the Northern Sydney region, providing an opportunity to work across a broader community footprint.You will play a key role in assessment, treatment planning and coordinated care within a collaborative clinical environment led by a Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead).You’ll join a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead), Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker.This role offers a balance of clinical autonomy and strong clinical governance, team support and supervision, allowing you to practise at the top of your scope.Your Day-to-DayDeliver primary mental health care to adults aged 18 and over across Northern SydneyConduct comprehensive assessments, including mental state examinations (MSE), biopsychosocial assessments and risk assessmentsProvide evidence-based therapeutic interventionsSupport medication management in collaboration with the psychiatristUndertake case management and care coordinationWork collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, GPs and external service providersSupport recovery-focused care planning and discharge processesSupport medication management in collaboration with the psychiatristAbout the ProgramThe Uniting Adult Mental Health program supports adults aged 18 and over living in the Northern Sydney region for up to 12 months.The program primarily receives referrals from GPs and focuses on primary mental health care, medication management and therapeutic interventions. You will work closely with GPs to support the implementation of care plans and ensure smooth discharge planning, whether clients return to their GP’s care or transition to another service.Clinicians manage their own caseloads and deliver specialist therapeutic interventions, which may include RO-DBT, schema therapy, psychodynamic therapy and family systems approaches, depending on client needs and clinician expertise. The role also includes case management and wraparound support.What You’ll NeedA degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational TherapyAHPRA registration or eligibility for registration, where applicable, or AASW membership for Social Workers5 years of clinical work, with extensive MH intervention, Experience in risk assessment and managementExperience conducting mental state examinations and biopsychosocial assessmentsExperience delivering psychological or therapeutic interventionsConfidence working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamA commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused mental health supportCurrent NSW Driver’s LicenceWhy Join Uniting?Salary Packaging – increase your take-home pay by reducing taxable income 4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part-time employees)Fitness Passport – support for your wellbeingU Rewards – discounts from top retailersSupportive multidisciplinary team environment with strong clinical supervision Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Opportunity to develop skills in RO-DBT, schema therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and family systems approaches Meaningful work supporting adults in the community to achieve recovery-focused goals Inclusive, values-driven organisation committed to social justice and wellbeing Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting – MH&WAdvert Closing: 11:55pm Wednesday 2nd December 2026, please note that interviews will be conducted throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Questions? Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist; 📩 pbhatia@uniting.org About UnitingUniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.Empowered by diversityAt Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.