Mental Health Clinician - St George MHS

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Sydney is seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The role involves providing therapeutic interventions to children and their families. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, alongside excellent communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a salary range of $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 plus superannuation.

Benefits

12 extra allocated days off per year

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year full-time APAC-accredited postgraduate qualification.
• Extensive clinical experience with infants, children, adolescents, and families.
• Ability to provide in-depth advice and guidance for service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family-based interventions and therapeutic models for children aged 0-18.
• Conduct in-depth assessments including risk management.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives in the team.

Skills

Family-based intervention

Negotiation skills

Clinical supervision

Risk assessment

Computer literacy

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work or Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Mental Health Clinician, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) - St George Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Are you an experienced Mental Health clinician with a background and interest in Child and Adolescent Mental Health who has a passion for helping children and their families? An exciting opportunity awaits you to come and join our team.

For more information we encourage you to contact Gabrielle Cook on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 27 October 2025 and 31 October 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

Based at SESLHD MHS CAMHS office, Kirk Place, Kogarah. Close to public transport, cafes and beaches

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

• Professional qualification in either Social Work (eligible for membership of AASW), Occupational Therapy with current registration with AHPRA. Clinical psychologists require full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), with endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or eligibility to progress towards same), along with a minimum two-year full-time APAC-accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology.
• Extensive clinical experience in delivering family-based intervention and therapeutic models by applying early intervention philosophy and principles to infants, children, adolescents (0-18 years) and their families/carers.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
• Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
• Advanced skills in conducting acute/non-acute assessments including risk and management.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
• Current driver's licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported.