Aboriginal CAMHS Safeguards Clinician – Early Intervention

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $9K for

Meal & entertainment allowance up to $

Novated leasing

Discounted private health insurance

Additional leave up to 12 days peryear

Job summary

NSW Health, in Sydney's South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, seeks an Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician within Safeguards CAMHS to deliver culturally safe, brief therapeutic interventions for Aboriginal children and families.

Based in Kogarah, this permanent full-time role requires multidisciplinary collaboration, AASW/AHPRA eligibility, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; salary is $118,162–$144,021 per year plus super.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification.
• Professional qualifications in Social Work, OT (APHRA) or Clinical Psychology (AHPRA).
• Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2-year FT equivalent).
• Clinical experience with children, adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team; risk assessment.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide early and brief therapeutic interventions for 0–17 years.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and external services.
• Deliver individual, family, parenting and group therapy.
• Assist with outreach and in-reach to inpatient settings.
• Support culturally safe practice for Aboriginal communities.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Cultural capability

Independent judgment

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

APRA registration / eligibility

Social Work qualification (AASW eligibility)

Occupational Therapy registration (APHRA)

Job description

NSW Health, in Sydney's South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, seeks an Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician within Safeguards CAMHS to deliver culturally safe, brief therapeutic interventions for Aboriginal children and families.

Based in Kogarah, this permanent full-time role requires multidisciplinary collaboration, AASW/AHPRA eligibility, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; salary is $118,162–$144,021 per year plus super.