Mental Health Clinician, Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT) - SESLHD MHS
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ607639 Requisition #
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- Sep 16, 2025 Post Date
Mental Health Clinician, Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT) - SESLHD Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $36.39 - $57.10 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ607639
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: 5 October 2025
Come Work With Us!
Come and be part of an innovative multi-disciplinary team in The Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT!) program working with young people and their families.
GOT iT is a school based early intervention program delivered by Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) clinicians. The program is directed toward children from Kindergarten to Year 2 who display emerging challenging and disruptive behaviours and their parents and carers. The aim of the program is to build resilience, prevent mental illness and behavioural disorders in later life and improve educational outcomes.
The clinician will liaise and work closely with educational staff and will be expected to provide practical support, education, and direction to classroom teachers involved in GOT IT! Development of consultation practices such as community education, and community development are key features of this position. To assist in developing recommendations for the sustainability of the program across the SESLHD the program is aligned to the NSW School– Link Initiative.
GOT IT is a multi-level whole school approach within a CAMHS service that supports:
- CAMHS – Increased capacity for CAMHS to provide early intervention
- School staff- increased capacity for school staff to support and respond to children with challenging behavior
- Parents – Multi Level evidence based parenting program of indicated children
- Children – Universal screening, targeted assessment and group treatment for indicated children in the school setting
- Families– Education and community Referral Pathways for children and families
For more information we encourage you to contact Freya Annetts on Freya.Annetts@health.nsw.gov.au]
Interviews are expected to be held between 13 October 2025 and 17 October 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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
Based at Kirk Place in Kogarah, with travel for school visits.
Additional Information and Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part 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.
For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
For Registered Nurses – Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- 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. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
- Clinical skills and Experience in the Assessment and Treatment of Children and their Families presenting with complex mental health needs, using evidence - based approach.
- Experience and skill in developing, implementing and evaluating programs including Clinical Groups. Demonstrated ability to work with a family systems based interventions.
- Commitment to and skill in working collaborativley and systematically with many key stakeholders.
- Understanding of relevant legislations that pertain to working with children.
- High level written, oral, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team and computer literacy skills.
Current NSW Drivers 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.
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 characteristics 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.
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 Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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