Youth Mental Health Clinician - Team 2 Community Mental Health - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ605637
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 28 September 2025

Come Work With Us!

We are looking for a motivated and engaging Mental Health Clinician wanting to work with and passionate about helping young people with mental illness? Come and join our forward thinking, recovery focused, multidisciplinary team!

For more information we encourage you to contact Peter Griffiths on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 6 October 2025 and 10 October 2025.

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

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

Where you'll be working

Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full 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).

Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing only).

Selection Criteria:

1. Professional qualification in either Social work (eligible for membership of AASW), Occupational Therapy with current registration with AHPRA, Registered Nurse with no restrictions to practice with current registration with AHPRA, or Psychology with current registration with AHPRA.
2. Demonstrated experience working with young people with an emerging major mental disorder, including UHR for psychosis.
3. Demonstrated experience working in a community mental health setting.
4. Understanding and demonstrated experience in provision of evidence-based (psychological) interventions for emerging mental disorders, including UHR for psychosis.
5. Highly developed skills in engagement and therapeutic alliance.
6. Experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, formulation and treatment planning.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
8. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

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 Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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