Job Description

Senior Mental Health Professional (Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Lvl 3, Senior Psychologist) - Out of Home Care/Whole Family Team (Drug Health Focus) - Temp PT

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The ideal candidate is a skilled and compassionate senior clinician with strong experience in mental health and drug health, particularly in complex family and child protection settings. You bring a solid understanding of trauma, attachment theory and dual diagnosis interventions, and you are confident in delivering specialist assessments, case formulation and therapeutic interventions across the lifespan.

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You are collaborative, adaptable and capable of providing clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to less experienced staff and students. Your practice is grounded in ethical, evidence based care, and you are comfortable navigating legal frameworks such as the NSW Mental Health Act. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments and are committed to supporting vulnerable families with professionalism, empathy and cultural sensitivity.

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Selection Criteria

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To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

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Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines outlined in the position description.

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Describe your experience working with families where trauma, mental health and drug health issues intersect. What approaches do you use to support safety and engagement?

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Provide an example of how you have applied attachment informed or trauma informed principles in your clinical work with children,



young people or families.

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Outline your experience in providing clinical leadership or supervision. How do you support team members to deliver high quality, evidence based care?

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Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Position Information

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

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- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au
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- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce





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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

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12% superannuation

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Salary packaging and novated leasing via

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

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One extra day off each month for full-time employees

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Work-Life Balance

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

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Paid maternity and parental leave

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Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

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Grow Your Career

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Discounted gym membership through

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- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
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- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
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- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
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Additional Information

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Child Safe Employment

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- South Western Sydney 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 implementingthe Child Protected 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.
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Temporary Positions

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For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Senior Mental Health Professional (Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2, Occupational Therapist/Social Wo (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales