Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Overview Welcome to Southern Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Goulburn Position Classification: Remuneration dependent upon qualifications. See below for role-specific pay bands. Salary and Benefits Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Psychologist: $77,358 - $113,226 per annum Registered Nurse: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 21 September 2025 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $5,000. About The Service Community Mental Health Clinicians - Making a Real Difference in People’s Lives Are you passionate about supporting mental wellness in the community? At Goulburn, our Community Mental Health Clinicians provide expert assessment, therapy, and care coordination for individuals navigating mental health challenges – right where they live. You’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting recovery and resilience. Make a real difference - support mental health recovery where people live, work, and thrive. Support for Applicants Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What You’ll Be Doing The Community Mental Health Clinician provides recovery-focused clinical services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review for children and young people presenting with symptoms of mental illness, distress and/or risk issues. Selection Criteria Tertiary Qualifications and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist OR tertiary qualifications for Social Worker, Counsellor or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership for relevant professional association. Demonstrated experience in the provision of contemporary clinical Child and Adolescent Mental Health practice including conducting mental health assessments and the provision of evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and their families/carers who are experiencing mental illness. Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007). Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery with experience and skills using a collaborative, strengths-based approach to the care of mental health consumers. Demonstrated high-level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders, and a high level of computer literacy. Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to travel as required. This may involve driving long distances. Additional Information We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team. Information for applicants: Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. Category A position. Applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy. Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to a child-safe environment and to equality of opportunity. Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others with diverse experiences are welcome. Accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process can be arranged. Contact for confidential support. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. For role-related queries contact Nea-Ann Bax at or . #RuralHealthIncentives Application Links Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr