Support children, young people and families through meaningful mental health care in a collaborative, specialist CAMHS team.
Remuneration: $113,617 - $138,482 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Based at either Moree Community Health Centre or Narrabri Community Health Centre
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ670792
Applications Close: Thursday 16th July 2026
Where you'll be working
Join a supportive and collaborative team at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
CAMHS is a specialist service providing assessment, treatment, and care coordination for children and young people aged 0–17 years experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns across Hunter New England Local Health District. We work closely with young people, families, carers, schools, and community partners to deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care that supports recovery and positive outcomes.
What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician with CAMHS, you will provide discipline specific mental health assessments, treatment, and care coordination services for children, adolescents, and their families or carers. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists in Training, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses, and a Dietitian to deliver high-quality, family-centred care.
Our service offers specialist child, adolescent, and family-based mental health interventions, including individual, dyadic, and family therapy. You'll contribute your professional expertise while working collaboratively with colleagues across the broader CAMHS network, with access to regular supervision, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
Key responsibilities include:
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Delivering discipline specific specialist mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions, and case management for children, young people, and their families or carers.
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Providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care.
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Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external service providers to support coordinated care.
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Applying sound clinical judgement to assessment, formulation, risk management, and treatment planning.
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Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal, ethical, and organisational standards.
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Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of CAMHS services.
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Managing a clinical caseload with an appropriate level of autonomy while accessing support and supervision as required.
About you
You are a compassionate and skilled clinician who is committed to delivering high-quality care to children, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health challenges. You enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment and are motivated to continually develop your clinical knowledge and practice.
You'll be supported by the CAMHS New England North West Team Leader, alongside an experienced team of Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitians, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through regular clinical supervision, ongoing education, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Experience providing assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families.
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A person-centred approach that recognises the importance of family, culture, and community.
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Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, formulation, and risk management skills.
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The ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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A commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe practice.
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A genuine passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
Requirements:
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Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/Clin Psych in Training, Nursing, Social Work, or Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), which provides eligibility or membership with the relevant professional association (e.g. Australian Association Social Work, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA))
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Applicants must have at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, OR possess such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the service (e.g. psychology students having completed or enrolled in a Master of Clinical Psychology).
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Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Additional Information:
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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.
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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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.
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Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application to therapeutic interventions with children/young people and their parents/guardian and family.
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Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with children/ young people and their parents /guardians and key stakeholders through the application of well- developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
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Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and set priorities in situations that are multi-layered.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sue-Ellen Trevett on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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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.
