Mental Health Clinician - Infant Child Youth and Family (ICYF)

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Mental Health Clinician
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REQ588041 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:
Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Dietician Level 1 / 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Physiotherapist Level 1 / 2, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration:
$73,427.00 - $113,226.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location:
Parkes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week:
38
Applications Close:
24 July 2025 – 11:59pm

Mental Health Clinician - Infant Child Youth and Family (ICYF)
Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Parkes

About the role
This role sits with a community mental health team who provide recovery focused, person centred care to rural/remote children and youth who are experiencing mental health issues. The role encompasses acute/crisis intervention, case management and carer/family support.

A typical workday involves clinical care planning, and multi-disciplinary service co-ordination in the form of case management for consumers requiring acute and complex mental health intervention in the community.

The successful applicant will work with a multidisciplinary team integrating a range of mental health, drug and alcohol services based at both Forbes and Parkes health facilities. We also provide outreach services to Condobolin and surrounding smaller communities.

Work hours are Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm. You will not be required to work on Public Holidays or weekends.

What we can offer you

  • Country living with a meaningful career path
  • Paid leave entitlements
  • Allowances as per the relevant Award
  • Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
  • Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
  • Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
  • Professional growth and accelerated career progression


To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

·        Click ‘Apply’

·        Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

·        Upload your current resume

·        Answer the selection criteria


Role-related enquiries: Please contact Natasha Hutchison, on (02) 6861 2570 or at natasha.hutchison@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

·        All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

·        This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

·        Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. 

·        Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

·        Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

·        To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

·        For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD   

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