Senior Mental Health Clinician, Youth Brief Intervention Service (yBIS) - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $39.01 - $67.16 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ601584
Location: Bondi, Sydney

Applications close date: 14 September 2025

Come Work With Us!

Are you a mental health clinician experienced in working with youth who loves working with a multidisciplinary team helping young consumers on their mental health journey to recovery? We would welcome your application to join our Youth Brief Intervention Service (yBIS) team helping the young and vulnerable.

For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Box on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 22 September and 26 September 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Bondi Junction Community Centre, Bondi Junction.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary 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.

Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only).

Selection criteria:

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award Current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; or current Authority to Practice and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with at least five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience and post graduate qualifications relevant to area of specialty or such other qualifications. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Clinical Psychologist with PsyBA Endorsement (or eligibility to progress towards same), along with a minimum 2 year full-time equivalent Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology (or other relevant AoPE).
2. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in youth mental health and demonstrated understanding and knowledge of mental health principles of consumer focused, family inclusive practice recovery oriented and strength based practices.
3. 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.
4. Proven ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence.
5. Demonstrated experience in developing service integration policy and shared care documents.
6. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply independent professional judgment when dealing with situations of a complex nature.
7. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
8. The Mental Health Professionals must have completed the following training before providing PSS Services: a. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency; and b. Suicide Prevention Training.

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 characteristics 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 [email protected] 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:

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.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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