Mental Health in Sydney

• CAMHS/CYMHS/Child & Adolescent Mental Health
• Job
• Type: 12-week locum contract

Classification: Social Worker, Psychologist, Mental Health Registered Nurse, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Clinician

Benefits: Flights and accommodation provided

About the Organisation

Regional public health service committed to delivering high-quality, accessible and culturally appropriate healthcare to diverse communities across Western Australia.

The service provides specialised community mental health support, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, community partnerships and improving outcomes for children, adolescents and their families.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Health Professional to undertake a 12-week locum contract providing specialised mental health services to infants, children, adolescents and their families.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, treat and support young people experiencing complex emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric presentations.

The role combines clinical assessment, case management, community outreach and collaboration with families, schools, healthcare professionals and community service providers.

Key responsibilities include

• Deliver specialised mental health assessment, treatment and support to infants, children and adolescents, including community-based and outreach services.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and develop appropriate treatment, referral and care plans.
• Provide complex case management, supporting young people and their families through challenging mental health presentations.
• Implement evidence-based individual, group and community interventions within your professional scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, high-quality mental health care.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, GPs, hospitals, community health services and other local providers.
• Promote holistic mental and physical wellbeing, with a focus on early intervention, prevention and family-centred care.
• Participate in clinical reviews, professional supervision, service planning and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to mental health education, community awareness and the development of clinical skills across the team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant policies, procedures and professional standards.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Nursing, with eligibility for registration with the relevant professional board; or a tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Society of Professional Social Workers.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and treating infants, children and adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties within a family-centred approach.
• Strong knowledge of complex emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric presentations in children and young people.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, liaison and stakeholder engagement skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• An understanding of culturally appropriate mental health service delivery, particularly within rural and regional communities.
• Knowledge of family therapy principles and practice will be highly regarded.
• A current WA C-Class or C-A Class driver's licence.
• The ability to travel throughout the region, including overnight stays, and work flexible hours when required.
• What's On Offer
• 12-week locum contract.
• Flights and accommodation provided.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and families.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team delivering specialised community mental health services.
• A varied clinical role combining assessment, intervention, case management and community outreach.
• The opportunity to gain valuable regional healthcare experience.
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