Senior Mental Health Clinician - SESLHD MHS

NSW Health

  • Kogarah, NSW Sydney, NSW
  • $109,247-133,156 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Senior Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker) - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Heath Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ604697
Location: Kogarah, SydneyExtended hours availableApplications close date: 21 September 2025Come Work With Us!The Safeguards Community Clinician, working with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, will provide evidence-based brief therapeutic and systemic intervention. This may include individual, family, parenting and group therapy, and will require collaborative skills to work with wider systems such educational, community and non-government services.The SESLHD Safeguards Team, are a dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative & best practice care to children & adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team will provide services across the local catchment area, working in partnership with existing CAMHS and youth mental health teams. The team will provide rapid, mobile & flexible care, including: assertive outreach, brief care coordination & time-limited therapeutic interventions. The team will respond to young people and their families who are in crisis, both in the community & in hospital-based settings through face to face, phone & telehealth appointments.For more information we encourage you to contact Gareth Brown on Gareth.Brown@health.nsw.gov.auInterviews are expected to be held between 29 September 2025 and 3 October 2025Learn more about us here:Where you'll be workingSafeguards Team, SESLHD MHS, Kogarah. Travel to other SESLHD sites may be required.Additional Information and Benefits
  • An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time/Part Time positions.
  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. * Discounted gym memberships with a
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria: * Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. For Clinical Psychologists, Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology or international equivalent with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and specialist endorsement in the area of clinical psychology (or working towards endorsement).
  • Extensive post-graduate experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, young people and their families
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using evidence based treatments
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using family-based interventions models.
  • Extensive experience working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
  • Experience in providing mental health assessments and identifying and managing risk with children, adolescents and youth populations.
  • Experience in planning, implementation and reporting on quality improvement projects in support of clinical service development
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position
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NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants:
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
for all positions prior to offer. * SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (
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