Aboriginal Child and Adolescent Mental Health Professional
Support Aboriginal youth through culturally safe care. Deliver early intervention mental health support. Join a multidisciplinary youth mental health team. Build culturally safe pathways, manage complex youth mental health care and create stronger outcomes for Aboriginal young people and families.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 02/09/26)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt & Parramatta - PCYMHS
Where you'll be working
Join the Blacktown Early Access Team (BEAT), a specialist youth mental health service supporting young people aged 12 to 25 across Western Sydney. BEAT delivers evidence based mental health, alcohol and other drug interventions within a collaborative, recovery focused and person centred environment. Working across Mount Druitt and Parramatta within PCYMHS, you will be part of a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children, adolescents and families.
* Work within a supportive multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health team
* Deliver culturally responsive care to Aboriginal young people and families
* Collaborate with internal and external community partners across health and social services
* Contribute to early intervention, prevention and resilience building strategies
* Be part of a service focused on innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement
What you'll be doing
In this rewarding role, you will provide specialist clinical and cultural support to Aboriginal young people experiencing moderate to complex mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges. You will work collaboratively with consumers, carers and service providers to deliver holistic, recovery-oriented care that improves long term wellbeing and community connection.
* Provide culturally safe assessment, therapeutic intervention and care coordination
* Support young people with complex mental health, trauma and co existing alcohol and other drug needs
* Deliver family work, case reviews and multidisciplinary recovery planning
* Strengthen collaboration between mental health, drug and alcohol and community support services
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement and culturally inclusive models of care
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Join NSW Health and help create stronger futures for Aboriginal young people, families and communities while building a meaningful and rewarding career.
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.
Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications in the fields of Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Social Work and Counsellor. A Bachelor degree in Health Science (Mental Health) through the Charles Sturt Djirruwang program will be accepted.
Registration: Professional Registration or eligibility of respective professional body such as AASW or AHPRA.
Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent authorized under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW) 1977.
Selection Criteria
A demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing including an understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom. This will include an understanding regarding the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families.
Recognised tertiary qualifications in a relevant health discipline (Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or Djirruwang program graduates) together with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant professional body and extensive clinical experience in mental health
Demonstrated extensive experience working with young people, including adolescents, and their families who present with complex mental health issues, including psychotic disorders, bipolar affective disorder, complex trauma, depression, & anxiety
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Early Intervention principles in the assessment & management of mental illness
Extensive clinical proficiency in the assessment and treatment of mental illness including psychotic disorders, bipolar affective disorder, complex trauma, depression, and anxiety
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication with demonstrated ability to consult, influence and negotiate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in working with young people experiencing with Alcohol & Other drug difficulties
Sound experience in providing culturally safe liaison and support for Aboriginal clients and families within acute care settings, to improve communication, reduce barriers to care and support informed decision-making.
Find out more about applying for this position.
For inquiries about the role, contact Gena Hughes at
Selection note: People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Identify: This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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/
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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