Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for a Senior Clinician – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to join our Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health Team on a part‑time (16 hours per fortnight) base for a 12‑month parental leave contract.
In the Community Mental Health team, the Senior Clinician – ASD will play a key role in completing assessments and delivering quality care for patients with neuro‑developmental presentations.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with Paediatricians, Consultant Infant, Child & Youth Psychiatrists, and Consultant Adult Psychiatrists to provide patient care and assessments.
Assist with client case management.
Actively support families to engage with services that provide suitable ongoing care.
Establish and maintain links with ICYMHS staff to facilitate early identification of young people who may benefit from services and support timely referrals.
Provide best‑practice advice and consultation regarding patients with comorbid neurodivergent presentations and psychiatric disorders.
Establish and maintain links with key service providers to facilitate access to assessment and treatment provision.
Qualifications
Appropriate post‑graduate qualification in Psychology, or a Bachelor of Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy.
Current registration with AHPRA or membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Experience in providing clinical services to paediatric patients.
Substantial clinical experience with neuro‑developmental assessment and intervention, with a particular interest in autism spectrum disorder.
Advantages
Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
Meals/Entertainment advantage up to $2,650 per annum.
Encouragement for career development and ongoing education.
A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing.
Discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Diversity and Inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities, and people with disabilities. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer can support applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Application Deadline
Applications close: 4th August 2026.
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