Family Therapist - Child & Adolescent
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ676239 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676239
Application Close: 21/07/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $149,408.11 - $152,392.73 per annum
Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 4: $131,585.00- $134,775.00 per annum
Clinical Psychologist: $118,162.00 - $144,021.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $128,933.00 - $139,712.00 per annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (CYF-MH) provides services to children, young people, and their families in the Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Lithgow community where Mental Health issues are seriously impacting on their emotional wellbeing, relationships and day to day functioning. CYF-MH offers Mental Health Assessment, Psychoeducation, Clinical support and Specialist Intervention services.
We are seeking a Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting Children, Adolescents and their families through life's challenges?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist or Senior Psychologist with expertise in family therapy to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to children, young people and their families experiencing complex mental health concerns. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in strengthening family relationships, promoting recovery and resilience, and improving outcomes for children and young people.
As a senior clinician the CYF-MH Family Therapist is required to demonstrate clinical specialty in systemic interventions and family therapy as well as providing clinical leadership across the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health in their specialty area. The CYF-MH Family Therapist will provide family and systemic interventions to clients across community child and youth mental health teams.
The position takes a leadership role in the development and provision of education programs in family and systemic interventions within the district and externally. The CYF-MH Family Therapist will provide supervision and support to clinical staff and students in Child, Youth and Family Mental Health. They will also provide consultation services to community and inpatient staff and other key stakeholders, and training to clinical staff and students.
You will bring to this role a commitment to delivering compassionate, recovery-oriented care for children, young people and their families where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.
If you are passionate about helping families navigate complex Mental Health challenges and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative and innovative service, we would love to hear from you.
Bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to family-centred care and help shape positive outcomes for children, young people and families across our community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What will you bring to the role:
- Hold a Tertiary qualification, professional registration/membership as follows; Clinical Nurse Consultant 2- Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA; post grad qualification in family counselling and/or therapy with minimum 5 years clinical experience in mental health and at least three years full time equivalent experience working with families; Social Work- Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the AASW; Occupational Therapy- Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA Registration; Snr Psychologist- Psychologist registered with AHPRA and have completed a minimum of 1-year full time equivalent at the 9th year of service for a psychologist; Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical or counselling psychology and General Registration as Psychologist with AHPRA and endorsement, or working towards endorsement, in the area of Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
- Specialist training/ qualification and/or demonstrated clinical experience in family counselling and/or family therapy.
- Extensive knowledge and specialist clinical skills in delivering evidence-based assessment and family interventions to children and young people. This includes a strong understanding of family dynamics, child protection, family violence, care network interventions and working with families with moderate to severe mental health issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision and to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team; and the ability to manage a demanding caseload with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated skills, experience and/or training as a clinical supervisor in family therapy or systemic interventions. Ability to supervise undergraduate and post graduate students.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering education in therapeutic approaches to clients, staff, and external stakeholders. Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to Mental Health Services, including the Mental Health Act 2007.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with key stakeholders to optimise outcomes for clients and their families. Experience in contributing to service design and quality improvement projects.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dorian Taylor on Dorian.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au
