Senior Mental Health Clinician – Early Psychosis Intervention Team

Are you looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of providing clinical leadership and deliver recovery-focused treatment to support young people experiencing or at risk experiencing early psychosis.

Financial

Our benefits:

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Relocation Considerations

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Type: Permanent Full / Part Time opportunities

Position Classification: Social Worker - Level 3, Occupational Therapist - Level 3, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist – Grade 2, Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Remuneration: $75,073.00 - $139,712.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ676178

Location: Wagga Wagga & Griffith

About The Role

The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention and care coordination for young people experiencing early psychosis across Griffith and Wagga Wagga. The role delivers evidence‑based, recovery‑focused treatment while working closely with families, carers and key community stakeholders to support functional recovery. You will also contribute to a youth‑friendly, inclusive team culture and provide supervision and mentoring to junior staff. This position plays a vital part in early intervention, ensuring timely, high‑quality, consumer‑centred care in line with legislation, guidelines and NSW Health standards.

Your responsibilities will include.

Provide high‑quality assessment, intervention and care coordination for young people experiencing early psychosis.Delivering evidence‑based therapeutic interventions aligned with early psychosis clinical guidelinesPartnering with consumers, families and carers in youth-friendly, recovery-oriented careSupport positive outcomes through early intervention and continuity of care

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, or Aboriginal Health (Djirruwang program), with current AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership with the relevant professional association.Demonstrated post‑graduate experience working within mental health settings.Proven clinical experience and advanced knowledge in youth mental health and/or early psychosis.NSW Working With Children Check and NSW Class C Drivers LicenceExcellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive approach

More Information

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For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Davy, District Clinical Leader CAMHS & YMH on 0428 115 627 or Kathleen.Davy@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: 26 August 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.