Adolescent Forensic Mental Health – Early Intervention Team, Mental Health Clinician

Join to apply for the Adolescent Forensic Mental Health – Early Intervention Team, Mental Health Clinician (HP4/CNC2) – Wagga Wagga – temporary full‑time (up to 31 Dec. 2026). Employment Type : Temporary Full TimePosition Classification : CNS2, Social Worker Lvl 3, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, PsychologistRemuneration>: dependent on position classificationHours per Week : up to 38Requisition ID : REQ Position Title : Adolescent Forensic Mental Health – Early Intervention Team, Mental Health Clinician (HP4/CNC2) – Wagga Wagga – TFT up to 31 Dec. 2026 Targeted Aboriginal Position This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. About the Organisation Justice Health NSW is a state‑wide, Board‑governed Specialty Network delivering healthcare services to adults and young people who come into contact with, or are at risk of coming into contact with, the criminal justice system. Our services operate across secure inpatient, custodial, court and community settings. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Early Intervention Clinician to join our Adolescent Forensic Mental Health – Early Intervention Team, supporting the School‑Link and Teen Got It initiatives. This role works at the intersection of mental health, education, families and justice, delivering early intervention programmes that support vulnerable young people and reduce the likelihood of ongoing mental health challenges and justice system involvement. Key Responsibilities Deliver evidence‑based early intervention programmes, including School‑Link and Teen Got It Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of young people and their families or carers. Provide individual and group interventions via face‑to‑face and telehealth modalities. Offer clinical consultation to key stakeholders including schools, CAMHS, Youth Justice and internal Justice Health teams. Exercise independent professional judgement in complex clinical scenarios. Provide clinical supervision to junior clinicians and students. Contribute to service development, evaluation, research and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain outcome measures and report to support ongoing service evaluation. Salary and Benefits Salary in line with your grade classification plus superannuation. Additional allowances and salary packaging options. Fitness Passport (eligible). Genuine career progression and skill‑set development. Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues. Diversity and Inclusivity We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. Ready to Apply? Do you hold a degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or another qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency; Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2): Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Do you have three years full‑time clinical experience working in the related specialty field? Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with other clinicians and stakeholders, and what actions you took to foster healthy and successful communication. Provide an example where you supported a young person with complex needs, and your keys to success. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description or Find out more about applying for this position. For role‑related queries or questions contact Alyssa Cassidy on . Applications Close : 18th January 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT #J-18808-Ljbffr