Senior Clinician Child and Family – YESS Western Sydney
Location: Oatlands, Western Sydney,
Full -Time | 5 days per week until 30th June 2027
HPA Level 3 ( $48.23 -$53.31per hour) + Salary Packaging up to $18,550 + Super
Advert Closing : 11:55pm, Sunday 26th July 2026
About the Program
Youth Enhanced Support Service (YESS) is an early intervention mental health program delivered by Uniting. We support children and young people experiencing emerging severe or complex mental health challenges, helping minimise the impact on their wellbeing while working closely with families and carers.
About the role
As a Senior Clinician, you'll provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote child-led, strengths-based approaches to mental health and wellbeing. You'll work with children between the ages of 5 and12 experiencing mild to moderate emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, while supporting parents and caregivers throughout their journey.
In this role, you’ll work alongside a Senior Clinician and Psychiatrist, supported by the Service Manager, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.
You'll primarily be based across two partner primary schools in Western Sydney (up to four days per week), with one day based at our Oatlands office. Appointments may also take place at the office as needed. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are available where appropriate.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children.
- Complete assessments, care planning and ongoing case management.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, GPs and other support services.
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety and documentation.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Counselling (or equivalent).
- Provisional or full membership with AHPRA, AASW or PACFA relevant professional body,
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children aged 5–12
- Experience supporting children with anxiety, emotional regulation, and behavioural challenges & trauma and attachment-related needs
- Ability to assess and formulate issues across the child, parenting practices, family relationships/environment
- Experience delivering developmentally appropriate, evidence-based interventions, including play-based therapy, CBT adapted for children, and emotion regulation strategies
- Strong child assessment skills, including behavioural observation and the use of age-appropriate assessment tools.
- Ability to engage children using creative, play-based and interactive approaches.
- Experience delivering family-inclusive or family-based interventions.
- Ability to provide parent coaching, behaviour support strategies and joint parent-child sessions.
- Understanding of family systems theory and family dynamics.
- Experience managing family engagement, conflict and resistance.
- Ability to build strong partnerships with parents, schools, educators and external professionals such as GPs and paediatricians.
- Current NSW Driver Licence and Working With Children Check.
What we offer
- Salary packaging up to $18,500 per annum to increase your take-home pay
- 4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
- 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees)
- U Rewards – exclusive discounts from leading retailers
- Be part of an established, passionate team committed to recovery-oriented practice
- Ongoing training, supervision & professional development
- Career growth in a supportive environment
- Inclusive culture – diversity is our strength; everyone is welcome
How to apply
If you are passionate about supporting children and families on their recovery journey, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by clicking the Apply button and uploading your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria.
For enquiries, contact: Pallavi Bhatia –
[email protected]
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
