Senior Health Clinician Level 4 - MNCLHD Safewayz - Location Negotiable

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Drug & Alcohol Clinician (Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 4)
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ661652
Advertising closes: 27 May 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). Please attach to your application in order to progress.

What you'll be doing
This role is part of the Safe Wayz program which coordinates an integrated response for children under the age of criminal responsibility (currently 10 years in NSW) with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB).  

Safe Wayz adopts a strength-based, family- focused and culturally centred trauma-informed approach to working with children and their families to help prevent behaviours from escalating.  

The team is supported through a State-Wide clinical network, who will provide clinical and cultural connections, and support in undertaking this work. Safe Wayz Clinicians will have access to individual supervision.  

This role will coordinate primary prevention initiatives, provide early support for children and families to address behaviours when they are first identified, and coordinate pathways into specialist counselling services for children and families who need them. This role will also undertake a small clinical case load. 

About you
Are you a registered Psychologist with APRA or do you hold a Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for the  Australian Association of Social Workers? Are you a compassionate practitioner skilled in delivering culturally responsive, child-centred and family-focused counselling and case management with young children and their carers? Do you have experience responding to harmful sexual behaviours and building strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, grounded in cultural safety and an understanding of intergenerational trauma?

This position is located within Mid North Coast LHD. 

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.