Mental Health Clinician GotIt

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Health Clinician Level 1/2 to join the Got It!, Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) based in North Ryde. The role focuses on delivering school-based early intervention for primary school children and their families, including assessments and evidence-based interventions.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with teachers, and provide education to parents and school communities.

Qualifications

• Clinical skills and experience in the assessment and treatment of children and their families with complex mental health needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Registration with AHPRA and eligibility to the AASW where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based early intervention for primary school children and their families.
• Conduct assessments and evidence-based interventions with children and families.
• Facilitate child and parent groups and collaborate with teachers and school staff.
• Provide education and training to parents and school communities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in psychology/social work/occupational therapy or nursing

Job description

Join Got It!, a specialist school-based early intervention team supporting children, families and schools to strengthen children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Work collaboratively with parents, teachers and school communities to deliver evidence-based early intervention.

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until 10 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Health Clinician Level 1/2

Remuneration

Dependent on qualifications

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ689312

Salary per week

Health Professional Level 1/2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.41

Psychologist: $1,603.53 - $2,347.04

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.

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

Got It!, Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), based in, North Ryde.

What You'll Be Doing

You will work as part of the Got It! multidisciplinary team to deliver school-based early intervention for primary school children and their families. The role includes assessment and evidence-based intervention with children and families, facilitating child and parent groups, working collaboratively with teachers and school staff, and providing education and training to parents and school communities.

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

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, occupational therapy or nursing and relevant registration with AHPRA and eligibility to the AASW. Meet criteria for full registration for psychologists.
• Clinical skills and experience in the assessment and treatment of children and their families presenting with complex mental health needs, using evidence-based approaches.
• High level of interpersonal skills and commitment to working closely with other members of a multi-disciplinary team.

For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Bartle on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW 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.

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Applications Close: 28 October 2026