Mental Health Clinician

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District in Sydney is seeking a Permanent Part Time COPMI Clinician to work 24 hours per week at the Lower North Shore Child and Youth Mental Health Services. The role focuses on developing sustainable networks between adult Mental Health Services, CYMHS and other agencies to support families and children affected by parental mental health difficulties.

The COPMI clinician will enhance care by improving communication, developing coordinated care systems, and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing with current full registration with APRHA (or for Social Work membership of relevant professional body).
• Clinical Psychologists need master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology.
• Social Workers and Occupational Therapists require relevant clinical experience with minimum at Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable networks between adult Mental Health Services, CYMHS and other services in support of families and children affected by parental mental health difficulties.
• Enhance consumer and family care through improved communication between CYMHS, adult MHS and other service providers.
• Provide targeted collaborative clinical assessment and intervention in conjunction with CYMHS and/or adult MHS.
• Support staff in meeting obligations related to child at risk legislation and NSW Health policies.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing

Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology (for Clinical Psychologists)

Experience/registration requirements for Social Workers or Occupational Therapists (Level 2+)

Job description

Permanent part-time Mental Health Clinician at Lower North Shore Child and Youth Mental Health Services

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3

Remuneration: Based on Qualification

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ704310

Clinical Psychologist: $59.59 - $72.64 per hour

Allied Health Professional Level 3: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $64.71 - $66.84 per hour

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Community Health Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital.

What You’ll Be Doing

The COPMI clinician role aims to develop sustainable networks between the adult Mental Health Services (MHS), Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) and other services/agencies in the provision of support to families and children affected by parental or other familial mental health difficulties. The role may also offer direct clinical service such as assessment, brief intervention and referral for these families.

The role will:

Enhance consumer and family care through developing systems for improved communication between CYMHS, adult MHS and other service providers.

Develop coordinated systems of care to improve outcomes for children and parents who are consumers of adult MHS or CYMHS.

Provide staff in adult MHS and CYMHS with support in meeting their obligations in relation to child at risk legislation, policy directives and procedures in relation to COPMI families.

Offer targeted collaborative clinical assessment and intervention in conjunction with CYMHS and/or adult MHS.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing with current full registration with APRHA (or for Social Work membership of relevant professional body). Clinical Psychologists need to hold master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology. Clinical Nurse Specialists must have relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience. Social Workers and Occupational Therapists require relevant clinical experience with minimum at Level 2.
• Please describe your experience working in a busy child and youth mentl health service.
• What therapeutic modalities have you utilised when you have worked with children and their families.

For role related queries or questions contact Julie Wortans on [e-mail] or 0481988725

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 13 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 16 November 2026