Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team Senior Clinician - Identified

Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health care through outreach and help children, young people and families thrive.

Remuneration: $113,617 - $147,952 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + Superannuation + Salary packaging

Location: Wallsend Campus | Awabakal Country

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4

Requisition ID: REQ686286

Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd August 2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About The Role

Join a dedicated team delivering mental health assessment and brief intervention to children, young people, and their families through home visits and assertive outreach. Working within a bio-psycho-social-cultural framework, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care navigation and support to enhance mental health, social, and emotional wellbeing.

You'll be well supported in your role by the Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce, along with access to the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) education framework, Ministry of Health training and networks, and other relevant professional development opportunities. Safeguards is committed to your ongoing growth through personalised learning plans, a comprehensive orientation program, and regular individual and group supervision to strengthen culturally responsive practice.

Where you'll be working

You'll be part of a supportive and compassionate team delivering assertive outreach services to children, young people, and their families. We are committed to providing family-centred, culturally safe care that respects the unique backgrounds, values, and experiences of every child and family. Collaboration, kindness, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do.

About You

You are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people, and their families. You have experience delivering trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally safe care, and you value working in partnership with children, families, communities, and colleagues. Your collaborative approach and commitment to respectful, person-centred practice will help ensure positive outcomes for the people you support.

Requirements

Appropriate tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as applicable.Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Occupational Therapy which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.For Nursing, current unrestricted registration with AHPRA & meet the requirement for Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, hold required post graduate qualifications in the specialty field and meet the experience requirements for appointment under the NSW Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' State Award.Current unrestricted Australian drivers' license

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroRelocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.Proximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How To Apply

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge in mental health practice, as well as a demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application when working with children, adolescents, and families in a mental health context. This includes providing timely, community-based evidence-based assessment and short-term treatment for children and/or adolescents and their families when presenting with complex needs in mental health crisis.Demonstrated ability to facilitate Closing the Gap in mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by demonstrating strategies for increasing Aboriginal participation in decision-making processes, delivering culturally respectful services, providing culturally safe environments, increasing the cultural competency of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal staff, and demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with experience in mental health and/or social emotional spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.Demonstrated ability to forge and sustain meaningful partnerships and collaborations with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, understanding the interface between services, demonstrating an ability to apply and share expert knowledge with colleagues and other health professionals to enhance service delivery.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Phillips on Sophie.Phillips@health.nsw.gov.au or 0439 215 482, or Bron Rose bron.rose@health.nsw.gov.au on 0428 424 324

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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