Youth Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician, Team 1, Community - St George MHS
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: $74,317.94.00 - $117,755.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ617716
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Application Close: Sunday, 16 November 2025

Come Work With Us!

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified and experienced mental health clinician to join our innovative and compassionate team in the specialised youth rehabilitation clinician role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in this field.

The Youth Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician will plan, coordinate and deliver high quality consumer focused, individually tailored, clinical rehabilitation services to support the recovery process for young people (14-24) with mental health challenges, consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. This position forms part of the Rehabilitation Service and works closely with the Mental Health clinicians across Adult and Child and Adolescent service settings to facilitate seamless care and build the capacity of rehabilitation services to work effectively with youth and their families. This clinician works within a partnerships model that promotes collaborative partnerships with other government and non-government organisations and service providers such as Educational and Vocational Agencies and the Youth Sector.

For more information we encourage you to contact Eddie Medrano on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 24 November 2025 and 28 November 2025

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

Where you'll be working

St George Community Mental Health Service, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.

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
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

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. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
2. Demonstrated competency in mental health rehabilitation with an ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual and group clinical rehabilitation interventions
3. Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation, and a strengths based and recovery focused approach to service provision
4. Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the mental health and developmental needs of young people (14-24 years) and their families.
5. Ability to develop partnerships and community linkages with community organisations and to build capacity within these services and within mental health services in working with young people (14-24) with a mental illness
6. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse range of stakeholders including consumers, families and service providers
7. Demonstrated excellent computer skills (proficient in MS Office applications & relevant health databases)
8. Current, unrestricted NSW Driver’s licence

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 characteristic 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:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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
• 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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