Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician in Sydney

Support Aboriginal young people on their recovery journey.

Join a specialist multidisciplinary youth mental health team in Mount Druitt with excellent transport and parking options.

Build trusted relationships, deliver culturally safe mental health care and empower Aboriginal young people and families through evidence-based, recovery-focused support.

Where you'll be working:

• Join Blacktown Early Access Team (BEAT), a specialist youth mental health service within Western Sydney Local Health District, supporting Aboriginal young people aged 12–24 experiencing moderate to complex mental illness.
• Working from Mount Druitt Hospital, you'll be part of a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed and person-centred care that creates lasting outcomes for young people, families and the community.

What you'll be doing:

• As an Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician, you'll provide specialist assessment, intervention and care coordination for Aboriginal children and young people experiencing complex mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, community organisations and internal services to improve health outcomes through culturally appropriate, recovery-oriented care.
• Provide evidence-based mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions for young people and families.
• Coordinate holistic care, referrals and supports, including NDIS and community services.
• Advocate for Aboriginal children, young people and families while building strong partnerships across health and community sectors.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to manage clinical risk, support recovery and deliver high-quality care.
• Contribute to service improvement, education, evidence-based practice and the implementation of the BEAT Model of Care.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Occupational Therapy or relevant degree to be a counsellor.

Registration:

• Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Psychologist/ Occupational Therapist or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (social worker) or eligible for membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (counsellor).

Evidence of Diversity:

• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent authorised under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW) 1977.
• Must have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal young people with mental illness, concept of social and emotional wellbeing including an understanding of Aboriginal intergenerational trauma.
• Must have completed tertiary education/qualification in Social work, Counselling, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and/or equivalent; and relevant experience working with Aboriginal Young People.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of child protection guidelines within NSW Health and Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in working with young people with Alcohol & Other drug difficulties, especially Aboriginal families and communities.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated competency in use of computerised administration systems.
• Current and Valid Class C Driver’s license and willingness to drive for work purposes.

If you're passionate about improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal young people and want to be part of a service that values collaboration, cultural respect and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help deliver better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.