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Safeguards Senior Mental Health Clinician Child and Adolescent Join to apply for the Safeguards Senior Mental Health Clinician Child and Adolescent role at NSW Health Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30th June 2027) Position Classification: Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Graduate of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program, Senior Psychologist, Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant 1 Remuneration: $77,358 - $129,314.15 + Superannuation (dependent on qualifications and experience) Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Broken Hill About The Opportunity Apply in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress. The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide rapid response to resolve mental health crisis across community and inpatient settings. The position sits within the Safeguards CAMHS Response Team (''Safeguards Team'') and reports to the FWLHD Safeguards Team Clinical Leader with professional responsibility to the FWLHD CAMHS District Manager. Key Responsibilities Lead the rapid responses to children''s and adolescents'' acute mental health crises across community and inpatient settings. Assess, intervene and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team following evidence-based, traumainformed practice. Plan, coordinate and implement treatment and aftercare pathways for children and adolescents aged 017 years. Document and report accurately in the electronic health record and contribute to service improvement initiatives. What We Offer 5 weeks annual leave Salary packaging with up to $9,000 for living expenses and $2,600 for meals and entertainment Novated leasing Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month Fitness Passport and EAP for wellbeing Isolation and Climate Allowance Professional development and advanced education support A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing Qualifications and Experience Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: Occupational Therapist Level 3: AHPRA registration and minimum 3 years clinical experience in CAMHS. Social Worker Level 3: Bachelor of Social Work with AASW membership and minimum 3 years CAMHS experience. Graduate of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program with minimum 3 years CAMHS experience. Psychologist Year 4 or above: AHPRA registration, full registration by Psychology Board and minimum 4 years CAMHS experience. Senior Psychologist: AHPRA and Psychology Board full registration with minimum 1 year in a 9th-year service and ensuing salary scale point. Clinical Nurse Consultant 1: AHPRA Registered RN and minimum 5 years FTE postregistration clinical experience with relevant postgraduate qualifications. Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and care coordination in CAMHS. Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve within a multidisciplinary team. Extensive contemporary knowledge of psychological practice and traumainformed care principles. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence with information technology systems. Available to work extended hours and across FWLHD sites on request. Current unrestricted Australian driver licence (P2 licence acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW licence within 3 months of appointment. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible. Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Christy McManus on [email protected] Applications Close: 17th November 2025 At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we dont just accept differences, but we honour and support it. #J-18808-Ljbffr