Make a lasting impact on young lives while growing your career in a supportive, multi-disciplinary CAMHS team.
Remuneration: $55.09 - $57.06 per hour + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time and Temporary Part-time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist in Training, Counsellor Level 3, Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Location: Armidale and Tamworth
Hours Per Week: 38
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our supportive and dynamic team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) New England North West (NENW). There are opportunities available in both Tamworth and Armidale however, you may be required to travel to other parts of the NENW within work time.
CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development.
There are 2 opportunities available with location details of each below:
- There is a fulltime (1FTE) position available based in Armidale at Clair House until November 2026.
- There is a parttime (0.5FTE) position available based in Tamworth at Dean House until April 2026
About The Role
As a Mental Health Clinician within Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service you will provide a high-quality assessment, treatment and case coordination service to children, young people, and their families/caregivers. You will also provide discipline specific expertise to the multi-disciplinary team discussion and work alongside a supportive team of Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, and Dietetic disciplines.
The role of a Mental Health Clinician at CAMHS includes:
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team model to provide specialist person centred clinical intervention to children/young people and their families/carers, to ensure delivery of innovative and developmentally appropriate clinical practice and therapeutic interventions.
- Participate in the delivery of trauma informed care and its application in working with children/young people with mental health concerns and their families /carers.
- Exercise independent professional judgement.
- Ensure the care delivered sits within professional, organisational, legal, and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge and embraces a collaborative, client centred, family and culturally sensitive approach.
- Identify and act on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and participate in initiatives to enhance service delivery and consumer outcomes.
- Work semi-autonomously on tasks related to assessment, formulation & clinical documentation.
Requirements
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the service.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What We Can Offer You
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.
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.
Hunter New England Health is an Equal Employment Prospect employer. 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.
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