Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager - CASPAR/Youth Mental Health Initiative - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to October 2026)

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5

Remuneration: $123, $152,992.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ621278

Location: Sydney

Applications close date: 30 November 2025

Come Work With Us

A new and exciting Clinical Manager opportunity exists for an experienced mental clinician and manager to undertake this role to oversee and support the Comprehensive Assessment Service for Psychosis and At Risk (CASPAR) and Youth Mental Health initiative within SESLHD Mental Health Service - sound like you?

The Comprehensive Assessment Service for Psychosis and At Risk (CASPAR)/Youth Mental Health Initiative (YMHI) service is a specialist multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality, evidence-based assessments and needs-driven intervention services to young people years) who are at risk of or experiencing mental health disorders. The Clinical Lead provides clinical and operational leadership coordinating resources and program services in collaboration with other internal and external specialist mental health services within SESLHD and with headspace lead agencies in sites at Bondi Junction, Hurstville and Miranda. The team works with a broad range of clinical presentations, including young people with severe and complex anxiety and depression, emotional dysregulation and complex trauma, and young people identified as at Ultra High Risk for Psychosis.

The position actively participates in the strategic development of the service, building the capacity of mental health services to engage young people early and provide a range of evidenced-based interventions that facilitate recovery.

For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Box on

Interviews are expected to be held between 8 December 2025 and 12 December 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

Based at headspace Bondi, Hurstville and Miranda and SESLHD Mental Health Service sites. Travel between sites is required.

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

• For Allied Health, qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award. Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW or Occupational Therapist with current registration with AHPRA. Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and a minimum of 8 years' experience post full registration. For Clinical Psychologists, full registration with the PsyBA, with endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology, and a minimum two-year full-time accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology. Nurse Unit Manager, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Proven clinical leadership and management experience and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in practice.
• Demonstrated advanced skill and experience in Youth Mental Health assessment and treatment, including individual and family interventions, with an understanding of the contemporary theory and direction of youth mental health, particularly early intervention.
• Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research within a person-centred framework.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, and the development of contemporary, specialty education programs.
• Demonstrated highly developed communication, interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Current NSW Driver's license with a willingness to travel in accordance with the position.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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