Mental Health Clinician - Child, Youth and Adolescent Team - PEIRS

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Mental Health Clinician
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REQ532847 Requisition #
  • Provide impactful therapy to youth in a multidisciplinary team. 
  • Work in acute and recovery services promoting empowerment. 
  • Collaborate with top health and community organizations. 

 Provide evidence-based mental health care to youth aged 12-25, offering assessments, therapy, and support in a collaborative recovery-focused team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 & Social Worker Level 2 
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications.
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital 


Where you'll be working:   

  • Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). 
  • Child, Youth, and Adolescent PEIRS team. 
  • Multidisciplinary mental health services. 
  • Acute and recovery settings for youth aged 12-25. 

 What you'll be doing

  • Providing assessments and evidence-based therapy. 
  • Supporting recovery for youth with moderate to severe mental illness. 
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. 
  • Developing individual care plans with clients and carers. 

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 Criteria: 

  • Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
  • Registration: Full registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, OR for Social Workers, eligibility to be a member of the AASW.

 Selection Criteria:  

  1. Demonstrated clinical experience and ability in assessing and treating children, adolescents and youth and their families with mental health problems within a mental health setting.
  2. Demonstrated ability to provide assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and youth from a diverse cultural and linguistic background.
  3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  4. Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to Equity, Workplace Health and Safety principles and practice in a workplace.
  5. Current Drivers licence valid in Australia.


Requisition ID: REQ532847

Applications Close: 27th November 2024 

Please note interviews will be scheduled face to face face to face within 2 weeks of the job closing date.


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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

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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