Mental Health Clinician, Clinical Manager - ESMHS

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW or Occupational Therapist with current registration with AHPRA. Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and completion of 12 months at the 9th year of service and thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologists. For Clinical Psychologists, full Registration with the PsyBA, with endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology, and a minimum two-year full-time accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology. Nurse with current registration with AHPRA with a minimum 5 years full time equivalent post qualification experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in Mental Health with postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
2. Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in practice.
3. Demonstrated advanced skills in mental health assessment and treatment including individual and family interventions and demonstrated understanding of the contemporary theory and direction of youth mental health, particularly early intervention.
4. Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research.
5. Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
6. Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
7. Current NSW Driver’s Licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.


Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website