- Expert care for youth with complex mental health needs
- Work in a strong, supportive multidisciplinary team
- Provide community-based, client-centred support
Join BEAT to deliver vital mental health care to youth. Work in a supportive, expert team. Make a real impact in the community. Apply Now!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt
We are currently seeking applicants for a mental health clinician position based at Rupertswood, Mount Druitt Hospital.
Our service supports adolescents and young adults living with moderate to severe mental health concerns. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated, professional, and compassionate team within a supportive healthcare environment.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and their families, we encourage you to apply.
Where you'll be working
Mount Druitt Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, adapting to community needs and advancements in medical care.
Mount Druitt Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, adapting to community needs and advancements in medical care.
- Convenient access to Westfield shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.
- Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to Mt Druitt train station.
- Committed to future growth and service expansion to enhance patient care.
- Proudly caring for the Mount Druitt community for over 50 years.
What you'll be doing
The Blacktown Early Assessment Team (BEAT) is seeking a dedicated mental health clinician to join a multidisciplinary team within the Prenatal, Child, Youth Mental Health Services (PCYMHS) at WSLHD. The role supports young people with complex mental health needs.
The Blacktown Early Assessment Team (BEAT) is seeking a dedicated mental health clinician to join a multidisciplinary team within the Prenatal, Child, Youth Mental Health Services (PCYMHS) at WSLHD. The role supports young people with complex mental health needs.
- Deliver comprehensive mental health, psychosocial, and risk assessments
- Provide evidence-based interventions and therapeutic community support
- Collaborate with families, carers, and the BEAT treating team for holistic care
- Promote trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and client-centred practices
- Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing service evaluation
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications in the fields of Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Social
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Registration: Registration or eligibility of respective professional body
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Registration: Registration or eligibility of respective professional body
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrate extensive clinical experiences including intake/triage, assessment, care planning, treatment, case management/coordination and transfer of care with young people who have complex mental health issues and/or dual diagnoses
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in using individual and family-based interventions, functional, living skills, vocational, psychosocial interventions and therapeutic models of care, psychological assessments and services, and specialized nursing care in mental health
- Demonstrated commitment to working and partnering with Aboriginal consumers, families and their communities as well as improving health outcomes for socially disadvantaged groups/consumers within local community
- Competent working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act 2007 and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in mental health recovery focused, trauma informed and client centred care approaches
- Demonstrate experience in both providing/receiving clinical supervision, sharing professional expertise within the team, and participating in quality improvement projects
- Effective consultation and negotiation skills, communication skills, report writing and computer/IT literacy
- Current driver’s license, ability and willingness to travel for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ595646
Applications Close: 28th September 2025
Applications Close: 28th September 2025
Need more information ?
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Hyoun Jung Choi on 0400 882 639 or [email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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