Adult Mental Health In-Reach
Deliver culturally grounded mental health care that builds trust, strengthens community connection, and supports Aboriginal families through every step of their journey.
Remuneration: $72.97 - $77.16 per hour + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist
Location: Awabakal and Worimi Country
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ663604
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th May 2026
YAMHS respectfully acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the custodians of the land in which our mental health facilities are located. We pay our respects to our Elders and respect the continuing connection to sky, land, rivers, seas and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to social, emotional, physical, spiritual mental health and wellbeing. This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Where You'll Be Working
Yimamulinbinkaan Aboriginal Mental Health & Social Emotional Wellbeing Service (YAMHS) is an Aboriginal‐led specialist service within Hunter New England Mental Health.
* Adult Mental Health In‐Reach
* Cultural Healing Assessment Response Team (HART) – delivering clinical and social emotional wellbeing support
* Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care Coordination (Wiyillin Ta)
As a stand‐alone acute service, YAMHS delivers holistic, wrap‐around support for Aboriginal people experiencing acute mental health needs. We work in partnership with consumers, families, communities, and clinical teams to provide culturally safe, integrated care across the lifespan.
About the Role
No two days in YAMHS are the same. You will work across emergency departments, inpatient units, and community settings, supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children/young people/families experiencing acute mental health needs.
* Provision of high‐quality, patient‐consumer‐focused, evidence‐based psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes of patients and/or consumers and families/carers.
* Guidance of service planning and development, helping managers respond effectively to changing demand and children/young people/family needs that are inclusive and responsive to Aboriginal communities.
* Provision of supervision, consultation and clinical leadership.
* Supporting safe transitions between services, including early discharge planning and community follow‐up.
* Connecting with families, kinship networks and community where appropriate.
Orientation and Induction
* Introduction to YAMHS Model of Care and ways of working.
* Orientation to emergency, inpatient and community mental health settings.
* Shadowing experienced psychology staff and support with transition into the role.
How You'll Be Supported
* Ongoing supervision and guidance from HOD Psychology, YAMHS Operational manager, CAMHS service manager/ CAMHS and YAMHS Team leaders.
* Daily team support, including access to multidisciplinary team discussions.
* Opportunities for debriefing and reflective practice.
* A team environment that prioritises cultural support and peer learning.
* Cultural support and strengthening of practice within the YAMHS model of care.
* Opportunities to build on skills in communication, engagement, training and care coordination.
* Paid 2 hours of clinical cultural supervision monthly (or banked up to 6 hours every 3 months). The Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) framework takes place through connected learning that is safe and helps maintain cultural wellbeing in the workplace – it is a strengths‐based model that supports a professional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leadership workforce.
About You
We are seeking people who are passionate about supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, children/young people/families and communities, and who bring a strong commitment to clinically culturally safe, respectful care.
Non‐negotiable (essential Attributes)
* Strong cultural awareness and respect for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, culture, kinship and community.
* Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships through genuine engagement (e.g. clinical yarning).
* Compassion, empathy and emotional intelligence when working with our mob in distress.
* Ability to lead and work collaboratively within a team.
* Apply higher level independent clinical judgement.
* Reliability, professionalism and accountability in a clinical environment.
* Ability to evaluate efficiency of therapy in individual and group situations.
* Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
* Generally registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology, with not less than 12 months full time equivalent on Year 5 of the Clinical Psychology pay scale.
What Will Set You Apart
* Excellent cultural clinical leadership and innovation.
* Connection to community and understanding of local context.
* Experience working with our mob or in community services.
* A willingness to lead a strong, culturally safe clinical team environment whilst working in collaboration and alongside Team Leader.
Information for Applicants
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Contact HNELHD‐Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
EEO Statement
This position is advertised as a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Aboriginal Employment
This role supports the strengthening of the Aboriginal mental health workforce. Opportunities to grow within YAMHS and the broader health system are available.
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