Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician - Goulburn

Welcome to Southern

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Goulburn
Position Classification: Dependent Upon Qualifications
Remuneration:
Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Psychologist: $83,670 - $122,465 per annum
Registered Nurse: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum
Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ684967
Applications Close: 22 August 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $5,000

About the service
Community Mental Health Clinicians - Making a Real Difference in People’s Lives
Are you passionate about supporting mental wellness in the community?
At Southern, our Community Mental Health Clinicians provide expert assessment, therapy, and care coordination for individuals navigating mental health challenges - right where they live. You’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting recovery and resilience.
Make a real difference - support mental health recovery where people live, work, and thrive.

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What you'll be doing
The Community Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused clinical services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review for children and young people presenting with symptoms of mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact **************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Hudson on ************@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: 0457 239 ***.

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