Community Clinician, Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated clinician with a strong interest in and commitment to improving the mental health of children and young people to join the dynamic and dedicated Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service at Brookvale Community Health Centre.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 19 February 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ643192
Salary per hour:
Health Professionals (Level 3): $58.95 - $60.86
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2): $58.83 - $60.76
Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 - $69.84
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
Brookvale Community Health Centre - Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service
What you'll be doing
The Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) provides a comprehensive range of assessment and treatments for infants, children and adolescents affected by moderate to severe, or complex mental health problems. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, the CYMHS clinician provides client-centred, recovery-orientated and trauma-informed care through a combination of individual, family-based, parenting support and group therapy interventions. The CYMHS clinician will be supported by professional development training opportunities and ongoing clinical supervision to promote evidence informed care delivery to clients and families experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. The CYMHS clinician will also participate in the intake component of the service on a pro-rata basis.
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 Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Nursing. Clinical Psychologists must have minimum postgraduate Masters in Clinical Psychology and current registration with AHPRA. For Social Work, experience as a Level 2 clinician and eligibility for membership of AASW. Occupational Therapist must have current AHPRA registration and experience as a Level 2 clinician. CNS 2 must have AHPRA registration as a registered nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.
- Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families from a trauma-informed and recovery orientated approach in a community mental health setting, including knowledge of relevant child protection and mental health legislation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the assessment, formulation and treatment of infant, child and adolescent mental health problems and family relationship problems.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the teaching and learning capacity of the team including student supervision and training, and quality improvement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Noel Meredith on Noel.Meredith@health.nsw.gov.au or 0475 959 322.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW 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: 9 March 2026
