Safeguards Senior Mental Health Clinician – Child and Adolescent

Safeguards Senior Mental Health Clinician – Child and Adolescent Far West NSW Local Health District location_pin Broken Hill, NSW money_bag A$80,452–$133,191 p/a + Superannuation domain Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work home_work On-site Posted 2 days ago Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30th June 2027)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Graduate of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program, Senior Psychologist, Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant 1Remuneration: $80,452 – $133,191.02 + Superannuation (dependent on qualifications and experience)Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ Location: Broken Hill / Buronga NSW Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at Living and Working in the Far West. What you'll be doing Apply in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress. The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide rapid response to resolve mental health crisis across community and inpatient settings. The position sits within the Safeguards CAMHS Response Team (‘Safeguards Team’) and reports to the FWLHD – Safeguards Team Clinical Leader with professional responsibility to the FWLHD – CAMHS District Manager. What is on offer 5 weeks annual leave Salary packaging (pay less tax), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment Novated Leasing Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing Isolation and Climate Allowance Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well‑known fast‑food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website. #J-18808-Ljbffr