Mental Health Clinician - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS at Western NSW Local Health District
Orange, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 25

Salary

129171.0

Posted On

14 Aug, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be considered)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 1, Dietitian Level 1, Dietitian Level 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1, Exercise Physiologist Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Physiotherapist Level 1, Physiotherapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2, Speech Pathologist Level 1, Speech Pathologist Level 2, Welfare Off Level 1, Welfare Off Level 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $129,171.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 26 August 2025 – 11:59pm

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a mental health clinician passionate about working with children, young people and their families in a community mental health setting. The CAMHS service provides short to medium term support to young people struggling with acute mental illness and their families. As a clinician within the CAMHS multidisciplinary team, you will be engaging in direct clinical practice, whilst working alongside colleagues from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, psychology, dietetics, speech therapy and psychiatry.
The service operates Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5pm, with the ability to consider flexible work hours or arrangements on an individual basis. Clinicians are based in Yaganda Bulabul, a newly renovated clinical space on the grounds of the beautiful Bloomfield campus, with staff also encouraged to see consumers in the community.
The role includes clinical assessment, case management, therapeutic intervention, psychosocial support, crisis response, safety planning, care planning, assertive outreach, advocacy, and coordination of supports.
The successful applicant will work closely with the team leader, clinical leader and the wider team. They will receive clinical supervision and frequent professional development opportunities. They will be part of a passionate, committed, and skilled team, and contribute to a supportive and caring workplace culture.
The successful applicant will be supported with a supernumerary period, including clinical and operational orientation to the role. Ongoing professional development opportunities are regularly offered, allowing the applicant to continue to develop their specialised skills.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

  • Click ‘Apply’
  • Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
  • Upload your current resume
  • Answer the selection criteria
    Role-related enquiries: Please contact Bethany McCarron on 02 6369 7230 or at Bethany.Thompson@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
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