Job Description

Clinician Level 2– Adult Mental Health (UAMHS)
Location: Chatswood, NSW
Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: HPA Level 2 $42.16 - $45.36per hour (commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging upto $18,500pa
Advert Closing: Sunday, 11:55pm 28th June 2026

About the Role
Uniting is seeking a Clinician Level 2 to join the Adult Mental Health (UAMHS) team based in Chatswood.
This is a community-based, multidisciplinary role supporting adults (18+) across the Northern Sydney region. You will provide structured psychological interventions and wrap-around support, working closely with GPs and allied health professionals.
The service is recovery-focused and designed to deliver up to 12 months of support for clients referred primarily through GPs. You will play a key role in assessment, treatment planning, and coordinated care within a collaborative clinical environment led by a Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead).
About the Program
The Uniting Adult Mental Health program is designed to support clients over the age of 18 living in the Northern Sydney area for up to 12 months. The program primarily receives referrals from GPs and focuses on providing primary mental health care, medication management, and therapeutic interventions. As a Clinician, you will work closely with GPs, ensuring that clients' care plans are effectively implemented and that discharge planning is handled smoothly, whether that involves returning the client to their GP’s care or transitioning them to another service.
Each clinician manages their own case load and is supported in practicing specialist psychological interventions such as RO-DBT, schema therapy psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapeutic modalities. Clinicians also provide case management and wrap around supports.
Your Day-to-Day
As a Clinician Level 2, you will play an integral role in the multidisciplinary team, providing recovery-oriented clinical care.
Your responsibilities include:
• Deliver evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions within a recovery framework
• Review comprehensive mental health assessments completed by assessing clinicians and update as required (including mental state examination, risk assessment, and case formulation)
• Review and update treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the MDT
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans
• Work collaboratively with GPs, allied health professionals, and internal team members
• Participate in clinical review processes and multidisciplinary case discussions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with organisational standards
What You’ll Need
• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work
• AHPRA registration or eligibility (or AASW membership for Social Workers)
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification clinical experience in mental health (excluding placements)
• Experience in triage, assessment, and evidence-based psychological interventions
• Strong understanding of the biopsychosocial model and recovery-oriented practice
• Ability to work independently and seek supervision when required for complex or novel tasks
• Strong documentation, clinical reasoning, and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in supervision, training, and education activities
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
Why 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 most
• 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees)
• Fitness Passport – support for your wellbeing
• U Rewards – discounts from top retailers
• Supportive 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

Questions?
Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist; • pbhatia@uniting.org
About Uniting
Uniting 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 diversity
At 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.