Family Therapist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be considered for part-time hours)
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ676239
Application Close: 02/09/2026

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Clinical Psychologist: $118,162.00 - $144,021.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $128,933.00 - $139,712.00 per annum
Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 4: $131,585.00- $134,775.00 per annum
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $149,408.11 - $152,392.73 per annum
 

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Are you a compassionate Family Therapist committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families? We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team and provide therapeutic support during times of challenge and change. Part-time job share arrangements may be considered, with a minimum commitment of three days or more per week.

As a senior clinician the CYF-MH Family Therapist is required to demonstrate clinical specialty in systemic interventions and family therapy as well as providing clinical leadership across the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health in their specialty area. The CYF-MH Family Therapist will provide family and systemic interventions to clients across community child and youth mental health teams. 

The position takes a leadership role in the development and provision of education programs in family and systemic interventions within the district and externally. The CYF-MH Family Therapist will provide supervision and support to clinical staff and students in Child, Youth and Family Mental Health. They will also provide consultation services to community and inpatient staff and other key stakeholders, and training to clinical staff and students.

If you are passionate about helping families navigate complex Mental Health challenges and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative and innovative service, we would love to hear from you.

 Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
•  Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
   

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards. 

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. 
 

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Dorian Taylor on *************@health.nsw.gov.au