Mental Health Clinician - SESLHD MHS

Mental Health Clinician, Safeguards, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Through till June 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ665980
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: Sunday, 7 June 2026

Come Work With Us!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a multidisciplinary team as a member of the SESLHD Safeguards Team, a recently dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative & best practice care to children & adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress.  The team will be based at Kogarah and provide services across the LHD catchment area, working in partnership with existing CAMHS and youth mental health teams.  The team will provide rapid, mobile & flexible care, including: assertive outreach, brief care coordination & time-limited therapeutic interventions.  The Safeguards Team will operate 7 days/week with limited hours at the weekends and extended hours on some weekdays. The team will respond to young people and their families who are in crisis, both in the community & in hospital-based settings through face to face, phone & telehealth appointments.

The Safeguards Community Clinician, working with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, will provide evidence-based brief therapeutic and systemic intervention. This may include individual, family, parenting and group therapy, and will require collaborative skills to work with wider systems such educational, community and non-government services.

This is a multi-disciplinary position open to Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers (Level 3) and Occupational Therapists (level 3) with appropriate Child and Adolescent experience to apply.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

Safeguards Team, Kirk Place, Kogarah

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. 
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Role Requirements:

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

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. For Clinical Psychologists, Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology or international equivalent with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and specialist endorsement in the area of clinical psychology (or working towards endorsement)
2. Extensive post-graduate experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, young people and their families
3. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using evidence-based treatments
4. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using family-based interventions models.
5. Extensive experience working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
6. Experience in providing mental health assessments and identifying and managing risk with children, adolescents and youth populations.
7. Experience in planning, implementation and reporting on quality improvement projects in support of clinical service development
8. Current NSW Driver's Licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position

How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 7 June 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Gareth Brown on Gareth.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 15 June 2026 and 19 June 2026.

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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

Our values and commitment to diversity

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.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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

• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.