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 2, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.83 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ604815
Location: Bondi, Sydney

Applications close date: 21 September 2025

Come Work With Us!

Are you a senior 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.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

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

Interviews are expected to be held between 29 September and 3 October 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.

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with at least (5) years post registration experience within Mental Health and has approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate/Qualifications in Social Work, eligible for membership of an appropriate professional body/Qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA/Fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA with a Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or some other recognised clinical area in psychology that the employer deems relevant to the functions of the position.
2. Demonstrated experience in assessment, care planning, staff management and coordination with mental health experience & experience in community youth mental health or related areas.
3. Proven clinical leadership skills with expertise in client-centred consultancy and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical practice.
4. Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
5. Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research.
6. Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
7. Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
8. A current NSW Driver's Licence

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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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