CAMHS Mental Health Clinician

NSW Health; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join its Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service. The role involves providing high-quality care for young people facing mental health challenges. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and demonstrate experience in a clinical environment. The position offers opportunities in both Armidale and Tamworth with competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

4 weeks annual leave

Monthly allocated days off for full-time staff

Fitness Passport for discounted gym options

Employee Assistance Program for staff

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience in a relevant field.
• Eligibility for registration with relevant professional association.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for children and teens with mental health issues.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centered care.
• Document clinical assessments and participate in case coordination.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Trauma informed care

Team collaboration

Professional judgment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing or related fields

Job description

Overview

Make a lasting impact on young lives while growing your career in a supportive, multi-disciplinary CAMHS team.

Remuneration: $55.09 - $57.06 per hour + super

Employment Type: Temporary Full-time and Temporary Part-time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist in Training, Counsellor Level 3, Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3

Location: Armidale and Tamworth

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ611054

Applications Close: Wednesday, 15th October 2025

Where you\'ll be working

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our supportive and dynamic team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) New England North West (NENW). There are opportunities available in both Tamworth and Armidale however, you may be required to travel to other parts of the NENW within work time. CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development. Please note there are 2 opportunities available with location details of each below:

• There is a fulltime (1FTE) position available based in Armidale at Clair House until November 2026.
• There is a parttime (0.5FTE) position available based in Tamworth at Dean House until April 2026

About the role

As a Mental Health Clinician within Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service you will provide a high-quality assessment, treatment and case coordination service to children, young people, and their families/caregivers. You will also provide discipline specific expertise to the multi-disciplinary team discussion and work alongside a supportive team of Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, and Dietetic disciplines.

In Hunter New England CAMHS, we provide Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Family Based Assessments. Our model of care supports individual, dyadic and family therapy treatment with specialised support within the team and in supervision.

The support provided within the team, our CAMHS network and other partners creates an effective workplace to specialised intervention for complex presentations.

The role of a Mental Health Clinician at CAMHS includes:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team model to provide specialist person centred clinical intervention to children/young people and their families/carers, to ensure delivery of innovative and developmentally appropriate clinical practice and therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in the delivery of trauma informed care and its application in working with children/young people with mental health concerns and their families /carers.
• Exercise independent professional judgement.
• Ensure the care delivered sits within professional, organisational, legal, and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge and embraces a collaborative, client centred, family and culturally sensitive approach.
• Identify and act on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and participate in initiatives to enhance service delivery and consumer outcomes.
• Work semi-autonomously on tasks related to assessment, formulation & clinical documentation.

Support and development

As part of our supportive team, you\'ll receive direct line management and guidance from the CAMHS New England North West Team Leader as well as experienced psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and C&A Psychiatrists who work as part of the MDT. Additionally, you\'ll benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs, all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.

Requirements

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or 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 equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the service.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you\'re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You\'ll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sue-Ellen Trevett on [e-mail]

Information for Applicants

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.