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Safeguards Senior Mental Health Clinician Child and Adolescent Far West NSW Local Health District Broken Hill, NSW 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 1Remuneration: $77,358 - $129,314.15 + Superannuation (dependent on qualifications and experience)Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ614842Location: Broken Hill Opportunity to work on the frontline with a supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience.Grow your career with ongoing learning and development.Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke. 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. What is on offer 5 weeks annual leave Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment Novated Leasing Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing Isolation and Climate Allowance Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing How to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: Applicants must meet 1 of the below criteria: a) Occupational Therapy Level 3: AHPRA reg as an Occupational Therapist & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS. b) Social Worker Level 3: A Bach of Social Work with eligibility for membership to AASW & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS. c) Grad of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS. d) Psychologist Yr 4 or above: AHPRA reg, full reg with Psychology Board of Aust & have min 4 yrs clinical experience. e) Senior Psychologist: AHPRA reg, full reg with the Psychology Board of Aust & have min 1 yr at the 9th yr of service & thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologist. f) Clinical Nurse Consultant 1: AHPRA reg as a RN with min 5 yrs FTE post reg clinical experience & post graduate quals relevant to area of specialty. Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and care coordination, in CAMHS. Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team. Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of psychological practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application when working with children/adolescents and families/carers. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems. Available to work extended hours and across FWLHD sites on request. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment. Applications Close: 17th November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr