Mental Health Clinician Youth Response Team & Safe Haven

1. Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership of AASW. Demonstrated post graduate clinical experience in mental health. Psychologists require a relevant Masters degree, Allied Health require experience as a level 2 clinician or equivalent. Nursing require relevant post registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualifications or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
2. Contemporary current mental health, drug and alcohol clinical knowledge and clinical problem-solving ability with advanced practice skills and commitment to continuing professional development, with a focus on child, adolescent and family groups.
3. Willingness to engage in suicide prevention co-design, community of practice and education and training.
4. Demonstrated extensive specialist knowledge and recent post registration clinical experience in the management of suicidal persons and have an extensive knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
5. Computer literacy and demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound administrative methods.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Holds a valid NSW Drivers Licence.
    

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For role related queries or questions contact Erica Stewart on Erica.Stewart@health.nsw.gov.au or 0484 943 590.

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: 24 February 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 25 February 2026