Mental Health Clinician

About this role

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (up to 24/08/2027) Location: High Street, Penrith Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ678646 Application Close: 10/08/2026 Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour Psychologist: $42.19 - $61.76 per hour With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, 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 centres. 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. In this rewarding role, you will undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions designed to support emotional wellbeing and improve mental health outcomes. Working collaboratively with young people and their families, you will help build resilience, strengthen their sense of agency, and enhance their capacity to achieve positive and sustainable wellbeing outcomes. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating individualised care plans that respond to the unique needs of each young person. Through effective safety planning, care coordination and stakeholder engagement, you will support the delivery of timely and appropriate mental health interventions in the most suitable setting, with a strong focus on providing care as close to home as possible. Building strong partnerships with families, schools, community services and other key stakeholders will be central to your success in this role. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, you will contribute your clinical expertise to support evidence-informed practice and continuous service improvement. You will play a key role in promoting positive mental health outcomes, helping young people navigate their recovery journey, and ensuring they receive holistic, person-centered care that meets their individual needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is committed to delivering compassionate, collaborative and recovery-oriented care while contributing to innovative and effective mental health services for young people and their families. Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees • Accrued Day Off (ADO) • 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 . What you will bring to the role • Recognised tertiary qualification in psychology or occupational therapy, with current registration with AHPRA, or social work and eligibility for membership of AASW. • Demonstrated skills to apply professional knowledge and skills in a complex child and youth mental health setting, including evidence-based therapeutic interventions. • Demonstrated knowledge of family systems and ability to work therapeutically with families to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people. • Demonstrated understanding of childhood trauma, child protection and domestic and other violence as they relate to child and youth mental health. • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to utilise a range of information systems. • Demonstrated skills in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and capacity to participate in research projects to evaluate and develop practice. • NSW Drivers Licence Class C (including P1 or above) and willingness to use same for work purposes 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. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Dorian Taylor on Dorian.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au