Description:
Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (up to 31 December 2026)
Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Clinical Psychologist, Dietitian Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4
Remuneration : $55.10 - $74.19 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: 31 March 2025 – 11:59pm
Clinical Lead - Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Bloomfield Campus
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician passionate about working with children, young people, and their families in a community mental health setting.
The Clinical Lead provides direct clinical work in partnership with the multidisciplinary Community teams in the Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The role includes triage, clinical assessment, case management, crisis response, safety planning, care planning, assertive outreach, advocacy, and coordination of supports.
The role also provides clinical leadership, consultancy, and support to clinicians across the CAMHS service; as well as building and maintaining partnerships with other local services supporting children and adolescents.
The successful applicant will bring energy & enthusiasm to the role, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team & have a focus on the delivery of evidence based mental health interventions to children, young people and families.
The service operates Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5pm.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Bethany McCarron on 02 6369 7320 or bethany.thompson@health.nsw.gov.au at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD