Mental Health Triage Clinician

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Remuneration: $127351-$143489 + 17% superannuation + leave loading Location: Kensington UNSW Campus: Why Your Role Matters: The Mental Health Triage Clinician (internally called Triage Centre Clinician) plays an important role within the UNSW Psychology & Wellness Service, part of Student Wellbeing & Sport in the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Services portfolio. This role supports students to access timely, appropriate, 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 distress. You will also play a key role in responding to student risk concerns during business hours an...