Senior Mental Health Clinician, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ647280
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Application Close Date: 22 March 2026
Part-time hours considered
Come Work With Us!
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides specialist assessment and short- to medium-term therapy for children, adolescents, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges.
We’re seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician passionate about child and adolescent mental health to deliver outpatient care, support complex cases, collaborate with partners, and contribute to service improvement within a family-focused, multidisciplinary team.
For more information we encourage you to contact Angela Murphy on
Interviews are expected to be held between 30 March 2026 and 2 April 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.
Where you'll be working
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on the Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.
Additional Information and Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time/ Part Time positions
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
* Professional qualification in either Social Work (eligible for membership of AASW), Occupational Therapy with current registration with AHPRA. Clinical psychologists require full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), with endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or eligibility to progress towards same), along with a minimum two-year full-time APAC-accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology.
* Extensive clinical experience in delivering family-based intervention and therapeutic models by applying early intervention philosophy and principles to infants, children, adolescents (O-18 years) and their families/carers.
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels
* Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
* Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
* Advanced skills in conducting acute/non-acute assessments including risk and management.
* Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
* Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)
Need more information?
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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website