Youth Mental Health Clinician in Young

Overview

Youths Mental Health Clinician – Young. The role is to provide professional support to young people with severe and persistent mental illness using evidence‐based skills and interventions. You will work within a dynamic workforce, engaging challenging clients, guiding future management in primary health settings, and facilitating referrals to specialist services where necessary.

Benefits Financial

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (full‐time and part‐time)

Work‐Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options such as long‐service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and families (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs promoting mental health, resilience and balance

Employment Type

• Full time, part‐time and casual opportunities available

Position Classification

• Social Worker, Counsellor, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist

Remuneration

• $79,419.00 – $122,465.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week

• Up to 38 hours

Responsibilities

The focus is on young people with complex or high needs who may be difficult to engage in effective treatment and support. The aim is to guide their future management in primary health settings, provide evidence‐based interventions, and facilitate referral to specialist settings where required.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Australian recognised qualification as a Counsellor, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse.
• Registration (or eligibility) with the appropriate peak bodies (e.g., AHPRA, PACFA, AASW).
• NSW Working with Children clearance.
• Compliance with Vaccination Category A.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

EEO Statement

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you may access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and the TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.