Adolescent Forensic Mental Health- Early Intervention Clinician,

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: CNS2, Social Worker Lvl 3, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, Psychologist

Remuneration: dependent on position classification

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ619816

Applications close: 2 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT

Position Title: Adolescent Forensic Mental Health- Early Intervention Clinician, Multidisciplinary (CNS2/OT3/SW3/Psych) -Sydney Metro Justice Health Olympic Park - TFT up to 31 Dec jobshare option available)

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career. For more information, please see links below:

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The Role

Justice Health NSW is a state-wide, Board governed, Specialty Network delivering healthcare services to adults and young people who come into contact with, or who are at risk of coming into contact with, the criminal justice system, across secure inpatient, custodial, court and community settings.

School Link is collaboration between NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Department of Education. School Link is one of a range of initiatives that was launched in 1999 to improve the mental health of adolescents and young people in NSW. School Link supports the early identification of mental health issues for young people and assists in identifying the pathways to care for students with mental health problems and disorders. Additionally, the School Link initiative aims to improve the mental health literacy of schools, TAFE NSW and other learning environments. The Network School Link Coordinator works across the state in formal collaboration with School Link Coordinators from other Local Health Districts to support the implementation of school based mental health promotion, prevention programs and early intervention programs for young people who are in contact with the criminal justice system.

The Teen Got It program provides evidence-informed early-intervention for young people with disruptive behaviour disorders and other mental health issues. Clinicians work with young people and their parent/carer to increase their knowledge and capacity to better manage emotions and behaviours, and subsequently reduce their risk of recurrent criminality, poor mental health, difficulties with personal relationships and poor educational achievement. behaviours, and subsequently reduce their risk of recurrent criminality, poor mental health, difficulties with personal relationships and poor educational achievement.

Essential Requirements:

• Allied Health Professional (e.g., Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or other allied health profession deemed appropriate by employer) with current AHPRA Registration and/or membership of the relevant professional association.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2): Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Three years full-time clinical experience working in the related specialty field and post graduate qualifications in the specialty.
• National Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check.
• Current Driver Licence with eligibility to drive in NSW and ability to work across various locations and outreach sites within the district as needed.

The Justice Health Olympic Park office is located at 10 Herb Elliot Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park. Designed for inter-departmental communication and collaborative working, the office provides large open spaces and an abundance of natural light. An array of restaurants and café options are a short walk away.

Easy access is provided via public transport including buses, trains, and ferries, as well as road access via the M4 and Parramatta Road via Homebush Bay Drive. 35 km of bicycle paths surround the site, and bicycle storage and shower amenities are available in the office as well.

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary in line with your grade classification plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

· Additional allowances and salary packaging options.

· Fitness Passport (if eligible).

· Genuine career progression and skill-set development.

· Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

*This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

READY TO APPLY?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

Must hold a degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency; Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2): Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Three years full-time clinical experience working in the related specialty field and post graduate qualifications in the specialty.

Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with other clinicians and stakeholders, and what actions you take to foster healthy and successful communication.

Provide an example where you supported a young person with complex needs, and your keys to success.

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Applications Close: 2 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT