Mental Health Clinician – The Cottage

Classification: Health Professional Level 3/Psychologist Level P3

Salary: $109,543 - $131,180 - Health Professional Level 3 Salary: $109,543 - $123,772 (Plus 12% Super) Psychologist Level 3 Salary: $120,806 - $131,180 (Plus 12% Super) plus superannuation

Position No: OSK

Directorate: Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 November 2025

Contact Officer: Lauren Rissanen on or

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 12% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people experiencing complex mental health challenges? Join our dedicated team at Canberra Health Services (CHS) and help shape recovery-focused care for young people across the ACT.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Cottage Program is a unique, therapeutic group program that supports up to 12 young people aged 12–18 who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties that have impacted their ability to attend school. With a strong recovery focus, the program provides structured group and individual interventions to reduce mental health symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and enhance engagement in education and vocational pathways.

As a key member of this small and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and support recovery-focused care planning.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and community services to promote continuity of care and successful re-engagement with education or training.
• Contribute to the development of young people's social, emotional, and independent living skills, building confidence and resilience for future transitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and compassionate service within the Mental Health, Justice Health, and Alcohol & Drug Services Division, where your contribution will directly impact the wellbeing and future outcomes of young people and their families.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note:

• There may be a chance of multiple positions.
• Appointments to the position may be based on written application and referee reports only.
• An Order of Merit may be used to fill future identical vacancies within a 12-month period.
• Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.

For more information on this position and how to apply "click here"

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

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