Youth Mental Health Clinician

Overview

Youth Mental Health Clinician - Sutherland MHS

Join NSW Health as a Youth Mental Health Clinician at Team 2 Community Mental Health - Sutherland Mental Health Service. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classifications include Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2. Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum, plus superannuation. Hours Per Week: 38. Location: Caringbah, Sydney. Applications close date: 28 September 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held between 6 October 2025 and 10 October 2025. For more information, contact Peter Griffiths at peter.griffiths@health.nsw.gov.au. Learn more about us: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a motivated and engaging Mental Health Clinician who is passionate about helping young people with mental illness. You will join a forward-thinking, recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team within Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

Role is available for eligible applicants across several professional backgrounds, with opportunities to contribute to assessment, engagement, and evidence-based interventions for youth mental health in the community setting.

Selection Criteria (Qualifications and Experience)

• Professional qualification in either Social Work (eligible for membership of AASW), Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration, Registered Nurse with no restrictions to practice with current AHPRA registration, or Psychology with current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people with emerging major mental disorders, including updated risk presentations (UHR) for psychosis.
• Demonstrated experience working in a community mental health setting.
• Experience in provision of evidence-based psychological interventions for emerging mental disorders, including UHR for psychosis.
• Highly developed skills in engagement and therapeutic alliance.
• Experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, formulation and treatment planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver's licence or willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

Benefits and Additional Information

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions.
• Up to 12 allocated days off per year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income, including up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment; novated leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only).
• Opportunity for personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 where relevant (Nursing only).

Information for Applicants

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified following labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria in the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and invites candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. An Aboriginal Workforce Team is available for support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au).

Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health can make recruitment/interview process adjustments if needed; please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au.

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