Make a lasting impact on young lives while growing your career in a supportive, multi-disciplinary CAMHS team.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist in Training, Counsellor Lvl 3 (Djirruwang Program), Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annum + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ616678
Location: Armidale Community Health Service
Applications Close: Monday 10th November 2025
Where you'll be working
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our supportive and dynamic team at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), based at Armidale Community Health Service. CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that provides assessment and treatment for young people aged 0–17 years, along with their families and carers, living within the Hunter New England Local Health District (LHD). The service supports young people experiencing complex and severe mental health difficulties that significantly affect their daily functioning and development. While the position is based in Armidale, some travel within the region may occasionally be required during work hours.
What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), you will deliver high-quality assessment, treatment, and case coordination services to children, young people, and their families or caregivers. You will contribute discipline-specific expertise within a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, and Dietetics.
In Hunter New England CAMHS, we provide specialist child, adolescent, and family-based mental health assessments and interventions. Our model of care supports individual, dyadic, and family therapy, ensuring comprehensive and developmentally appropriate support for young people experiencing complex mental health challenges.
You will work collaboratively within the team and the broader CAMHS network, supported by supervision, training, and partnerships that foster professional growth and effective service delivery.
This position is well suited to Clinical Psychologists in Training who are completing their Masters and seeking a placement in NSW Health. Options for full time employment may be available in the future to support a registrar program post-graduation. If seeking a placement, please nominate your placement coordinator as one of your referees.
The role of a Mental Health Clinician at CAMHS includes:
* Working within a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist, person-centred clinical interventions to children, young people, and their families or carers.
* Delivering trauma-informed care tailored to the needs of young people and families affected by mental health concerns.
* Exercising independent professional judgement and clinical decision-making.
* Ensuring all care aligns with professional, legal, ethical, and organisational standards while maintaining evidence-based, family- and culturally sensitive practice.
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in clinical practice and contributing to service development initiatives.
* Working semi-autonomously on assessment, formulation, and clinical documentation tasks.
About you
You are an experienced and compassionate Mental Health Clinician with a strong commitment to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes of children, adolescents, and their families. You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment and value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
As part of our supportive team, you’ll receive direct line management and guidance from the CAMHS New England North West Team Leader, as well as mentoring from experienced Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists. You’ll also have access to regular clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and ongoing education to support your growth and success in the role.
You will demonstrate:
* A client-centred approach that recognises the importance of family and cultural context.
* Sound clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic intervention.
* The ability to manage complex presentations and exercise professional autonomy.
* Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
* A passion for trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
Requirements
* Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the service.
* Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
* Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
* Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application to therapeutic interventions with children/young people and their parents/guardian and family.
* Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with children/ young people and their parents /guardians and key stakeholders through the application of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
* Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and set priorities in situations that are multi-layered.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Sue-Ellen Trevett on SueEllen.Trevett@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants
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Policy and Compliance
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Inclusive Employer
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Salary Packaging
Salary packaging may benefit most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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