
Mental Health Clinician
2 days ago
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Position (through to 1st April 2026)
Position Classification: Mental Health Clinician (S/W Lvl 2, OT Lvl 2, RN, Psych)
Remuneration: $91,472 - $104,753
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610781
Advertisement closing: 31 October 2025
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
About the role
The role will be centered in The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), a specialist mental health service that provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and collaborative care planning in partnership with stakeholders to support best practice mental health care for children and young people (0-17 years) and their families/carers who are living in the MNCLHD.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, assertive treatment team that delivers care in diverse settings. CAMHS provides safe, high quality and culturally sensitive multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation and interventions that demonstrate best practice principles and reflect evidence-based care. There is a focus on multi and inter disciplinary approach to individuals care, which includes the disciplines of Psychology, Nursing, Psychiatry, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Peer Workers and Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians. Individual, developmental, and systemic needs guide the assessment and treatment.
What you'll be doing
This role involves engaging in comprehensive assessments and delivering developmentally appropriate, evidenced based therapeutic interventions, aimed at supporting the child or young person's emotional wellbeing, mental health, and fostering family, community and school relationships. The clinician works closely with children, young people and their families and carers to enhance their sense of agency and build their capacity for improving mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through tailored care planning and coordination. The Mental Health Clinician's goal is to engage in safety planning, care planning, stakeholder engagement and supporting mental health intervention. The clinician will be part of the child and adolescent mental health multidisciplinary team using evidence based clinical practices to improve young people's outcomes and support their overall mental health journey.
About you
You will require a degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification providing eligibility for AASW membership, with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Social Work role within a healthcare context.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at
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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Stephen Briggs on or Grace Callinan via email
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-
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Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Steppin
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