Senior Clinician, Youth Mental Health Initiative

Senior Clinician, Youth Mental Health Initiative - Goulburn - Incentives Offered Southern NSW Local Health District Position Details Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (contract until 30 June 2026) Location: Goulburn Position Classification: Dependent Upon Qualifications Hours per Week: 38 Applications Close: 4 January 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing Remuneration Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2: $58.83 to $60.76 per hour Psychologist: $40.58 - $59.39 per hour Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 to $69.84 per hour Senior Psychologist: $62.53 to $67.75 per hour Occupational Therapist Level 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour Social Worker Level 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour Benefits Applicants may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) Work 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 expertise, invests in development and supports lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government About the Service 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. What You’ll Be Doing YMHI Senior Clinicians will deliver trauma‑informed, culturally safe, intensive therapeutic interventions and integrated psychosocial responses to young people experiencing complex and severe mental health concerns. They will also provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to ensure strengths‑based, recovery‑oriented care and treatment. The role involves enhancing early access for 12‑25 year olds, collaborating with partner agencies, developing streamlined referral pathways, and ensuring timely transition of care. Selection Criteria Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for Social Workers. Significant clinical experience in child and youth mental health is highly desirable. Extensive postgraduate clinical experience and knowledge in evidence‑based mental health assessment and treatment for young people and their carers, with a demonstrated understanding of trauma‑informed care principles. Ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improve consumer care and outcomes. Effective interpersonal skills, highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and competence in information technology systems. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes, and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff. Ability to provide clinical supervision and support to staff and students. Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to drive/travel as required, including long distances and overnight stays. 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 district follows NSW Health policy PD2024_015 for occupational assessment, screening and vaccination for Category A positions, and maintains child‑safe standards in all roles. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. For accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact for confidential support. Eligibility for permanent employment requires Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship with a valid passport. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role‑related queries contact Nea‑Ann Bax at or phone: 0419 433 623. #J-18808-Ljbffr