Senior CAMHS Safeguards Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Leave loading 17.5%

Relocation assistance considerations

Paid maternity/ parental leave

Discounted gym membership

Staff wellbeing support service

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician to deliver trauma-informed assessment and treatment for children and adolescents aged 0–17 in acute distress. The role operates within a community-based Safeguards Team, with flexible sites across NSW and telehealth support.

The successful candidate will coordinate care, engage families, and work closely with the Clinical Leader to implement evidence-based interventions in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate clinical experience working with children/adolescents and families.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles applied to youth mental health.
• Experience delivering evidence-based assessments and treatments for CAMHS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment for children and adolescents (0–17) in acute distress.
• Provide information and support to families and carers.
• Collaborate within the Safeguards Team and report to the Clinical Leader.
• Respond to young people in schools, homes, communities and hospital settings, including telehealth when appropriate.

Skills

Postgraduate clinical experience

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based assessment

Family support

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in related field

Job description

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician to deliver trauma-informed assessment and treatment for children and adolescents aged 0–17 in acute distress. The role operates within a community-based Safeguards Team, with flexible sites across NSW and telehealth support.

The successful candidate will coordinate care, engage families, and work closely with the Clinical Leader to implement evidence-based interventions in a dynamic,