Senior Mental Health Clinician

Senior Mental Health Clinician - SESLHD MHS Permanent Part Time – 24 hours per week Location: Randwick, Sydney | Requisition ID: REQ | Application close date: 4 January 2026 Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour, plus superannuation Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3 Overview An exciting part‑time opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior mental health clinician to join and work in a multidisciplinary team as a member of the new SESLHD Safeguards North Team transforming young lives. You will work across the local catchment area, collaborating with existing CAMHS and youth mental health teams. From assertive outreach and brief care co‑ordination to time‑limited therapeutic interventions, you’ll support young people and their families experiencing a mental health crisis. As a Safeguards Community Clinician, you’ll deliver evidence‑based, impactful care, including individual, family, parenting and group therapy. Collaborating with schools, community organisations and non‑government services, you’ll be at the forefront of creating holistic solutions that empower young people and their families. Responsibilities Deliver evidence‑based individual, family, parenting and group therapy to children and adolescents aged 0‑17 years. Provide assertive outreach and brief care coordination within a mobile and flexible care model. Design and implement short‑ and medium‑term treatment protocols for common presenting problems such as anxiety. Collaborate with schools, community organisations, and non‑government services to create holistic solutions. Initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes. Qualifications & Selection Criteria For Occupational Therapy and Social Work: Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership with AASW. Clinical psychologists require full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), with endorsement in clinical psychology (or eligibility to progress towards same), plus a minimum two‑year full‑time APAC‑accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Demonstrated experience in the provision and evaluation of evidence‑based psychosocial assessment, therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of clinical outcomes with children, adolescents, young people and their families in a systemic way. Capacity to design and implement short and medium‑term, individual and group treatment protocols for commonly presenting problems (such as anxiety) for children and adolescents experiencing social and emotional distress. Excellent negotiation, decision‑making and advocacy skills, including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders at all organisational levels. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes. Ability to provide in‑depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence. Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature. Current driver’s licence. Additional Information and Benefits Travel to other SESLHD sites may be required. An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions. Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay: up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment & novated leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted private health insurance. Opportunity to apply for a continuing education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. Information for Applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD‑ ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑ and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Interviews Interviews are expected to be held between 12 January 2026 and 16 January 2026. Contact For more information we encourage you to contact Gareth Brown at . Learn More Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. #J-18808-Ljbffr