WSLHD - School Link Mental Health Clinician
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ592320 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
🌟 Make real impact in school mental health
🚉 Work across Westmead & Mt Druitt sites
📚 Lead education & early intervention
Support student mental health, lead early interventions, shape care plans, and drive change in schools across Western Sydney. ⭐ Apply Now!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mount Druitt & Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading public health provider in NSW, committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive care across Western Sydney. This role is based at both Mount Druitt PCYMHS Rupertswood Hub, and Redbank House Westmead, key facilities within the District.
- Serving Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills, Holroyd & Parramatta LGAs
- Team culture grounded in respect, empowerment & collaboration
- Westmead is a major teaching hospital undergoing $1.1B redevelopment
- Mount Druitt Hospital has supported its community for 50+ years
- Accessible via public transport with affordable parking options available
What you'll be doing
The School-Link Mental Health Clinician plays a vital role in connecting health and education to support the wellbeing of children and young people. The role focuses on early intervention, care planning, and collaborative mental health support within schools. You will be responsible for:
- Delivering specialist mental health care in school settings
- Supporting early identification & referral of at-risk students
- Leading suicide prevention & complex behaviour management
- Providing clinical education, consultation & service planning
- Contributing to research, policy, and model of care development
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Fully registered Psychologist with Master’s degree; Social Worker and Occupational Therapist as per award
Registration: Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
for Psychologist & Occupational Therapist; Social Worker eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated clinical experience in working with children/youth in mental health setting or educational setting
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in working with schools
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across professions and services
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of work within deadlines
- Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts of promotion, prevention, early intervention and evidence-based practice in mental health
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with children, young people and carers/families with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ592320
Applications Close: 31st July 2025
Need more information ?
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Polly Kwan on 0434 368 688 or Polly.Kwan@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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