Mental Health Triage Clinician

• Employment Type: Full TimePermanent

• Remuneration: $127351-$% superannuation leave loading

• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus

Why Your Role Matters

TheMental HealthTriageClinician(internally called Triage Centre Clinician)playsan important rolewithin the UNSW Psychology & Wellness Service part of Student Wellbeing & Sport in the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Services portfolio.

This role supports students to accesstimelyappropriate and compassionate mental health care. You will manage intake and triage processes conduct mental health and risk assessments provide brief evidence-based interventions and help students navigate the most suitable support pathways within UNSW or externally.

Working closely with students referrers and service providers you will deliver a trauma-informed and culturally responsive intake experience ensuring students feel supported respected and connected to the care they need. The role also supports continuity of care through coordinated referrals warm transitions and follow-up for students presenting with elevated risk or will alsoplay a key role in responding to student risk concerns during business hours and coordinating follow-up actions for after-hours incidents.

This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Team Lead Mental Health Connect.

Main Responsibilitiessummary

• Manage the day-to-day intake and triage function of the Psychology & Wellness Service

• Conduct mental health and risk assessmentsand determineappropriate supportpathways for students

• Provide brief evidence-based interventions safety planning and crisis support where appropriate

• Deliver a trauma-informed culturally responsive andperson-centred intake experience

• Support warm referrals and continuity of care between internal and external providers

• Liaise with students referrers academic staff and external stakeholders to support coordinated care

• Respond to and coordinate follow-up for students at risk including after-hours incident follow-up

• Maintainaccurateclinical documentation and ensure compliance with governance privacy and ethical requirements

• Monitor service demand and contribute to continuous improvement of intake triage and referral processes

• Provideclinical advice and support to promote consistent andevidence-informed practice across the service

You can access the full list of responsibilities in the Position Description.

About you

You are a compassionate and experienced mental health clinician who values student wellbeing and understands the challenges students may experience while undertaking university study. You bring sound clinical judgementgreatcommunicationskills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and supportive will also have:

• Full and current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist or Registered Nurse (ACMHN Credentialed) or Occupational Therapist (BAMH Endorsement) orSocial Worker (AASW Accredited)

• Substantial post registration experience working within a relevant mental health clinical setting conducting mental health and risk assessment

• A strong understanding of triage processes and risk assessment ideallyin a tertiary education setting

• Demonstrated competence in assessment and clinical interventions that are trauma-informed and culturallyappropriate withindividuals of different ages and backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation advice and support to key stakeholders including family members primary carers academic teaching staff and other internal/external support services whilst confidently balancing safety and confidentiality

• Ability to communicate in Mandarin would be highly regarded

Working hours are Monday to Friday business role is mostly onsite (1 day work from home possible).

Candidates will need to have full working rights this role is not available for sponsorship. All candidates will need to havea valid policecheck and working with children check.

Recruitment process:Pleasesubmityour resume as well as cover letter. You will be asked a few questions about your availability and work experience in the application form.

The shortlisting processwontstart before the job ad closes sodontworry if youdonthear from us until then.

Applications close: 25 May 11.55PM

Get in touch for any questions or support:Anne de Voronine Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates willbe requiredtoparticipatein a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the followingchecks:

• National and International Criminal history checks

• Entitlement to work and ID checks

• Working With Children Checks

• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration

• Verification of relevant qualifications

• Verification of relevant professional membership

• Employment history and reference checks

• Financial responsibilityassessments/checks.

• Medical Checks and Assessments

• Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not toproceedwith any appointment.