Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Welfare Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $139,712.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Cowra NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 20 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Senior Mental Health Clinician – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Cowra

About the role
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are looking for a motivated and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join their Community Mental Health Team in Cowra, to provide assessment, therapeutic intervention, care coordination and recovery-focused support to children, young people and their families experiencing mental health challenges.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, psychology, psychiatry, peer workers and Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, delivering high-quality, person-centred care across the local community. Supported by the Bathurst CAMHS team, this role provides access to strong clinical networks, daily team collaboration and a supportive workplace culture focused on excellence in care.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with the option of a 9-day fortnight, the position offers an excellent work-life balance alongside ongoing professional growth opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mental Health Clinician seeking a rewarding community-based role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families.

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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Annette Ulph on 02 5338 5700 or at [email protected]

Additional information for applicants:

- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Western NSW is committed to creating a secure and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (Cowra)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Cowra