Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027)
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration: $77,358.00 - $133,156.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: upto 38
Requisition ID: REQ585627
Applications Close: 15 July 2025
Vaccination Category: A

**Location Wagga Wagga or Griffith

Are you a talented Clinician looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Clinicians who are ready for a new adventure.

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About the role:

The Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician will apply their in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress and provide information and support to their families.

The position sits within the Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team ('Safeguards Team') and reports to the Safeguards Team Clinical Leader.

The Safeguards Team is a dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team is community based and provides rapid and flexible care to resolve mental health crisis, including care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions. The Safeguards Team operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings (EDs/Wards), through telehealth appointments.

To see all role requirements please review the position description.

What MLHD offer:

• $10,000 sign on bonus under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, and up to $10,000 each year.
• Relocation Support: Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
• Professional Growth and Development: Access to ongoing training and education with clear pathways to advance with NSW Health
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and your family

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• An ability to provide positive patient and carer outcome with an in-depth understanding and ability to provide Mental Health services in a curious and empathetic way
• Ensure safe care is delivered across all settings
• Be an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
• Hold relevant Australian standard qualification

How to Apply

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Kathleen Davy, District Clinical Leader - Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team on 0428 115 627 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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