Senior CAMHS Clinician: Rapid Response for Kids

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Fitness Passport discount

Staff wellbeing support service

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,

Job summary

The Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician position within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District aims to deliver trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care for children and adolescents aged 0 to 17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The role involves planning, coordinating, and providing time-limited interventions in community, school, home or hospital settings.

Based with the Safeguards Team, you will work under the Clinical Leader CAMHS & YMH, supporting

Qualifications

• Postgraduate clinical qualifications required.
• Experience with children/adolescents and families.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement evidence-based assessment and treatment for 0–17 years in acute distress.
• Provide information and support to families.
• Collaborate within the Safeguards Team and report to the Clinical Leader.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family communication

Education

Qualified Clinical Psychologist / Psychologist / SW / OT / CNS Grd 2 with Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

The Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician position within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District aims to deliver trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care for children and adolescents aged 0 to 17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The role involves planning, coordinating, and providing time-limited interventions in community, school, home or hospital settings.

Based with the Safeguards Team, you will work under the Clinical Leader CAMHS & YMH, supporting