Youth Mental Health Clinician - Level 1 / 2

Youth Mental Health Clinician - Temora

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with severe and persistent mental illness.

With a rewarding career, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Financial

Our benefits:

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Type: Temporary Part - Time until 30 June 2027 (pending ongoing funding)

Position Classification: Social Worker, Counsellor, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist

Remuneration: $79,419.00 – $122,465.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 19

Requisition ID: REQ674106

Location: Temora

Who We Are

The Temora CMHAOD team has approximately 9 multidisciplinary clinicians and a range of support staff, who provide MH AOD services, across the life span. Temora CMHAOD is collocated with Temora Hospital.

We work closely with Grand Pacific Health and other community organisations to ensure people receive the right care for their needs. At a district level we have access to clinical leaders for MH, AOD and other specialty services such as Aboriginal Mental Health, eating disorders and Perinatal Infant Mental Health.

What You’ll Be Doing

The focus is on young people with complex or high needs who may be difficult to engage in effective treatment and support. The aim is to guide the future management of these young people in primary health settings, provide evidence-based interventions or to facilitate referral to specialist settings where required. These young people may be exhibiting behaviour which is indicative of a developing mental health problem, i.e. prodromal symptoms that may be recognised by parents, teachers or other service providers, e.g. Drug and Alcohol services.

Candidates Will Be Required To Meet The Following Criteria

Hold a relevant Australian recognised qualification as a Counsellor, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse.Registration (or eligibility) with Peak body eg AHPRA, PACFA, AASWNSW Working with children clearanceCompliance with Vaccination category ACurrent Australian working rights (for the duration of this contract)Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required

More Information

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For role related queries or questions contact Laxmi Bhengra Acting Team Leader, 0429 883 890 or Laxmi.Bhengra@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: 10 September 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.