Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician – Goulburn – Incentives Offered Employer: NSW Health Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Goulburn Classification: Dependent upon qualifications Remuneration: Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $76,364 – $108,943 per annum; Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $76,364 – $108,943; Psychologist: $80,452 – $117,755; Registered Nurse: $74,317.94 – $104,336.27; Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $76,364 – $108,943; Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $76,364 – $108,943 per annum Hours per week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Application close: 4 January 2026 Interview details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing Rural Incentive Scheme: 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. At Southern, our team provides 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. 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 the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist; or tertiary qualifications for Social Work, Counsellor or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association. Demonstrated experience in contemporary clinical Child and Adolescent Mental Health practice, including conducting mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and their families/carers experiencing mental illness. Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007). Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery, and demonstrated experience using a collaborative, strengths-based approach to the care of mental health consumers. High-level communication skills, engaging and collaborating with consumers, families, carers and stakeholders, and computer literacy proficiency. Current unrestricted driver’s licence, ability to drive/travel as required, potentially long distances. Benefits & Supports NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS); Working within SNSWLHD; Sustainable Healthcare initiatives. Salary packaging options. Health and wellbeing benefits: Fitness Passport, annual influenza vaccinations. Team that values your expertise, invests in development, supports lifestyle. Relocation support – Welcome Experience resources. 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 Indigenous applicants throughout the recruitment process. All new employees must comply with policy directive PD2024_015 regarding occupational assessment, screening and vaccination for category A positions. We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives. If you require accommodations, contact Estelle Roberts at To be eligible for permanent employment, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. For more information, see the Position Description or contact Jennifer Hudson at or phone 0457 239 370. #J-18808-Ljbffr