Clinical Lead, Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Bega
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Clinical Lead, Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Bega
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (contract until 30 June 2026)
Location: Bega
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration
Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2: $66.51 to $67.83 per hour
Psychologist: $39.01 to $57.10 per hour
Senior Psychologist: $60.12 to $65.15 per hour
Clinical Psychologist: $55.10 to $67.16 per hour
Senior Clinical Psychologist: $70.17 to $74.19 per hour
Occupational Therapist Lvl 4: $61.36 to $62.84 per hour
Social Worker Lvl 4: $61.36 to $62.84 per hour
Welfare Off Lvl 4: $61.36 to $62.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ586884
Applications Close: 11 July 2025
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern.
What We Offer
* Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
* Corporate Health and Fitness program
* 11.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income
* Annual Leave Loading
Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to. It all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. The perfect climate to the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches and tranquil waterways. Situated between Melbourne and Sydney and just 3 hours to Canberra. Imagine Rural
What You'll Be Doing
The Clinical Leader expert clinical services, clinical governance and support to a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, for children and young people up to 18 years of age presenting with symptoms of mental illness, and/or risk issues.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, OR Tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers OR Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health for Welfare Officers.
* Demonstrated high level clinical and consultancy skills and knowledge of assessment and evidence based interventions with children, adolescents, and their families/carers experiencing high level acuity of mental health issues including successful post-graduation experience in the provision of mental health services. For Registered Nurses at least 5 years full time equivalent postgraduate experience with postgraduate tertiary nursing qualifications in mental health with at least 3 year’s fulltime equivalent experience in the speciality field or current enrolment in or commitment to enrol in an approved postgraduate course within the next 12 months.
* Proven ability to think critically, problem solve and make timely, sound clinical decisions whilst working autonomously.
* Demonstrated expertise in clinical leadership and clinical supervision to mental health clinicians from all disciplines, upholding standards of clinical practice.
* Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for working with children and adolescents with mental health problems, including a thorough understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007), and relevant NSW child protection regulations.
* Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact the hiring manager below should you require assistance.
If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Hudson on Jenni.Hudson@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: 0457 239 370.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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