• Specialist mental health care for ages 12–24 in Mt Druitt.
• Focused on recovery and evidence-based interventions.
• Culturally sensitive care for Aboriginal youth in need.
  Support Aboriginal young people with mental health challenges. Provide therapy, advocacy & holistic care in a dynamic team. Make a real impact. Apply Now!
  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
  Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
  Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
  Hours Per Week: 38
  Location: Mount Druitt

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Occupational Therapy or relevant degree to be a counsellor
Registration: Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Psychologist/ Occupational Therapist or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (social worker) or eligible for membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (counsellor)

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician at BEAT provides specialist mental health interventions for Aboriginal young people aged 12-24. The role focuses on holistic, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide assessments, therapy, and care for young people and families.
• Identify risks, ensure safety, and make appropriate referrals.
• Collaborate in clinical reviews, intake, and peer support meetings.
• Advocate for Aboriginal youth experiencing disadvantage.
• Participate in training, policy development, and quality improvement.

THIS IS AN ABORIGINAL AND / OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER IDENTIFIED POSITION. PLEASE SEE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA. AN APPLICANT’S RACE IS A GENUINE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR THIS ROLE AND IS AUTHORISED UNDER SECTION 14(D) OF THE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT 1977, NSW. PLEASE INCLUDE SOME INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN / TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER IDENTITY IN THE COVER LETTER OF YOUR APPLICATION. IF OFFERED AN INTERVIEW YOU CAN EXPAND ON THIS INFORMATION AT THE INTERVIEW ITSELF IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS FROM AN ABORIGINAL PANEL MEMBER.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.