Achieve Something Great
Liverpool ICAMHS is seeking skilled Mental Health Professionals to join our multidisciplinary service supporting infants, children and young people (0–17 years) across the Liverpool and Fairfield communities. This position sits across both ICAMHS and Safeguards streams.
The ICAMHS/Safeguards team provides rapid mental health assessment and brief intervention to children and young people (0–17 years) experiencing acute mental health distress, and their support networks.Clinicians deliver timely, crisis-focused care, including comprehensive assessment, risk management and short-term intervention aimed at stabilisation, strengthening supports and facilitating access to ongoing care. The role also includes holding a small ICAMHS caseload for ongoing therapeutic intervention.
In this role you will manage a clinical caseload, contribute to recovery-oriented treatment planning, and participate in intake and multidisciplinary care.
This is a 7-day rotating roster position and includes participation in intake.
As a pool clinician, you’ll begin by supporting one of our teams to fill a current vacancy. As new opportunities arise across our mental health services, you may be offered the chance to transition to other teams—providing you with valuable experience and exposure across the diverse services within SWSLHD Community Mental Health. Future roles may become available at Ingleburn, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Fairfield, and Wollondilly.
Are You the Right Fit?
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience in child and adolescent mental health, including assessment and intervention across a range of presentations
- Skills in evidence-based, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice (e.g. CBT, DBT, family work)
- Ability to provide both crisis response (Safeguards) and ongoing case management (ICAMHS)
- Strong clinical judgement, risk assessment and communication skills
- Capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with families/carers
- Flexibility to contribute to intake processes and, for Safeguards roles, a 7-day rotating roster
- Commitment to clinical supervision, professional development and quality improvement
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
