Community Mental Health Clinician
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Employment Type
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
Health Clinician Level 1/2
Hours Per Week
38
Requisition ID
REQ628836
Salary Per Week
* Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $1,463.51 - $2,087.89 per week
* Psychologist: $1,541.86 - $2,256.77 per week
* Registered Nurse: $1,424.28 - $1,999.64 per week
* Health Professionals Level 1/2: $1,463.51 - $2,087.89 per week
Who we are
Northern Sydney Local Health District touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like‑minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Brookvale Community Health Centre - Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service
What You’ll Be Doing
The Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) provides a comprehensive range of assessment and treatments for infants, children and adolescents affected by moderate to severe, or complex mental health problems. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, the CYMHS clinician provides client‑centred, recovery‑orientated and trauma‑informed care through a combination of individual, family‑based, parenting support and group therapy interventions. The CYMHS clinician will be supported by professional development training opportunities and ongoing clinical supervision to promote evidence‑informed care delivery to clients and families experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. The CYMHS clinician will also participate in the intake component of the service on a pro‑rated basis. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidate Requirements
* Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse. Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers.
* Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families from a trauma‑informed and recovery orientated approach in a community mental health setting, including knowledge of relevant child protection and mental health legislation.
* Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the assessment, formulation and treatment of infant, child and adolescent mental health problems and family relationship problems.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team setting.
Applications Close: 5 January 2026
Interviews scheduled for commencement in Week beginning 2 February 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Noel Meredith on Noel.Meredith@health.nsw.gov.au
This NSW Health Category A position requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. Please upload the required documents with your application.
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