CYMHS Community Clinician, Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated clinician with a strong interest in and commitment to improving the mental health of children and young people to join the dynamic and dedicated Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service at Brookvale Community Health Centre.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Dependent on qualification

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ606966

Salary per week:

Allied Health Professional (Level 1/2): $1, $2,007.59

Psychologist: $1, $2,169.97

Registered Nurse: $1, $1,941.40

Who we are : We are a health service that 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 ensure 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-rata basis.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse. Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers.
2. Demonstrated, comprehensive mental health assessment and crisis intervention experience including experience and skills in suicide risk assessment and management.
3. Relevant clinical mental health experience in a community setting which includes working with children and/or adolescents and their families.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 1 October  2025

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 29 October 2025