Team Leader (Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist Level 3, Clinical Psychologist) - GOT IT! - Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3, Clinical Psychologist
Location: Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ581999
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.
The clinician will liaise and work closely with educational staff, particularly teachers and student support services staff, and will be expected to provide practical support, education and direction to classroom teachers participating in GOT IT!
Child protection – Child protection is the core responsibility of all who work in the child and adolescent mental health service. All staff are required to have detailed knowledge of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. All clinicians are responsible for ensuring that identified issues are documented, escalated and action occurs as appropriate.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant clinical discipline that provide eligibility for registration with AHPRA or membership to relevant professional body, if required. For Allied Health, experience at level 2 or higher.
- Clinical skills and experience in the assessment of treatment of children and their families presenting with complex mental health needs, using evidence-based approaches.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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Applications Close: 13 July 2025
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