Senior Mental Health Professional

Overview Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weekLocation: Macarthur Mental Health CentrePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: Based on ClassificationClinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annumClinical Psychologist: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 per annumOccupational Therapist Level 3: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annumSocial Worker Level 3: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 07/12/2025Interview Date Range: 10/12/2025 – 17/12/2025Contact Details: Alanna Sears – | About The Opportunity The Macarthur Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS) is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Mental Health Professional to join our dynamic team dedicated to supporting children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists with proven experience in community mental health settings and working with young people. In this senior role, you will provide mental health triage, assessment, treatment, and reviews for children and young people up to 18 years, as well as their parents and carers, across the Macarthur LGA. Ready to take the next step in your career? If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and grow, we’d love to hear from you At South Western Sydney Local Health District, life is rewarding, progressive, and diverse. We are committed to our vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities—and you can be part of that journey. What You\'ll Be Doing As a senior clinician, you will: Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision within a multidisciplinary team. Ensure delivery of evidence-based, strengths-focused, recovery-orientated assessment and treatment. Carry a clinical caseload aligned with the needs of the service. Where You\'ll Be Working SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney. These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care. The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines, as noted in the essential criteria (please refer to the position description) Describe a time when you provided clinical leadership and supervision within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced or crisis setting. How did you support junior staff while maintaining high standards of care for young people? Working with young people in crisis often involves navigating complex legal, ethical, and clinical challenges. Can you share an example of how you applied your knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act or other relevant frameworks to advocate for a young person’s needs while ensuring safe and ethical practice? Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on ’X’ , Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr