CAMHS Rapid Response Clinician (Safeguards)

Far West NSW Local Health District; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every MN

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Support through advanced education &培训

A comfortable country lifestyle that ♥

Job summary

The Far West NSW Local Health District in Broken Hill is offering a temporary full-time CAMHS role within the Safeguards team. You will apply clinical skills to plan and coordinate trauma-informed assessments for children and adolescents in crisis, in both community and inpatient settings.

The CAMHS Response Team works with perinatal and youth services, reporting to the CAMHS District Manager. Opportunities for education and professional development are provided in a supportive rural setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet criteria for CAMHS Level 1 roles.
• Experience in CAMHS and mental health settings.
• Available to work extended hours.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid, trauma-informed assessment and brief intervention for children and adolescents (0–17 years, or older if still attending school).
• Plan, coordinate, and implement developmentally appropriate assessment and care within CAMHS Safeguards.
• Work closely with the CAMHS Response Team and other services under supervision.

Skills

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Psychologist

Registered Nurse

Job description

The Far West NSW Local Health District in Broken Hill is offering a temporary full-time CAMHS role within the Safeguards team. You will apply clinical skills to plan and coordinate trauma-informed assessments for children and adolescents in crisis, in both community and inpatient settings.

The CAMHS Response Team works with perinatal and youth services, reporting to the CAMHS District Manager. Opportunities for education and professional development are provided in a supportive rural setting.