Senior Mental Health Professional in Sydney

We are seeking an experienced and motivated mental health professional who is passionate about working with children, young people, and families and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The successful candidate will bring advanced clinical skills in mental health assessment, risk assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention, along with demonstrated experience working within community or child and adolescent mental health settings. They will be confident working with complex presentations and able to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

You will demonstrate a strong commitment to recovery-oriented and family-inclusive practice, recognising the importance of working collaboratively with consumers, carers, families, schools, and community partners. Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills will be essential, as will the ability to contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives, and positive team culture. Most importantly, you will be committed to supporting children, young people, and families through challenging times, helping them access the right care at the right time and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant qualification/registration in one of the disciplines, as noted in the essential criteria.
• Describe a complex child or adolescent mental health presentation that you have assessed and managed. How did you apply evidence-based interventions, engage the young person and their family/carers in treatment, and achieve positive clinical outcomes?
• Provide an example of how you have demonstrated clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. This may include supervision, mentoring, quality improvement activities, service development, or supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality mental health care. What was your contribution and what was the outcome?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment: South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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