Make a difference in the lives of children, young people and families!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until December 2026 (This is a temporary full-time maternity relief position until December 2026. For suitable applicants, there will be opportunities for ongoing temporary part-time hours until June 2027. For staff interested in full-time employment, there may be options available in other CAMHS programs. Please feel welcome to contact us for further details).
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $118,162 - $144,021 (depending on qualifications) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689227
Location: Armidale (also welcome applications from Glen Innes or Inverell)
Applications Close: Monday 7th September 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. Our New England North West CAMHS clinicians provide support to young people living across the region. You'll have clients located at your base site, and at neighbouring sites. This position has been based in Armidale, though we also welcome applications from prospective employees based in Glen Innes or Inverell, and who have capacity to travel and deliver telehealth services.
The Opportunity
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:
- Delivering discipline specific specialist mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions, and case management for children, young people, and their families or carers.
- Providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external service providers to support coordinated care.
- Applying sound clinical judgement to assessment, formulation, risk management, and treatment planning.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal, ethical, and organisational standards.
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of CAMHS services.
- 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:
- Experience providing assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families.
- A person-centred approach that recognises the importance of family, culture, and community.
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, formulation, and risk management skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe practice.
A genuine passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
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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 zero
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly 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 balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology/Clinical Psychologist 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).
- 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).
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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:
submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and set priorities in situations that are multi-layered.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Lee on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria
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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.
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.
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.
