Youth Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician, Community Team 2 - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to April 2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $122,465.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ707300
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Application close date: 22 November 2026

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified Mental Health Clinician to join our innovative and compassionate Youth Mental Health Rehabilitation Service. Working with young people aged 18-24 years experiencing complex mental health challenges, you will play a vital role in delivering recovery-oriented, strengths-based and person-centred care that promotes hope, independence and community participation.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community partners to develop and implement individualised rehabilitation plans that support young people to achieve their recovery goals. Your role will focus on enhancing social, vocational, educational and living skills, facilitating access to meaningful community activities, and supporting young people to build resilience, confidence and connectedness.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative rehabilitation programs, provide evidence-based interventions in both individual and group settings, and work within a service that values lived experience, family-inclusive practice and trauma-informed care. You will be supported by an experienced team committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning and improving outcomes for young people and their families.

If you are passionate about youth mental health, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people on their recovery journey, we would love to hear from you.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah





Additional Benefits

- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing only).

Selection Criteria:

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
2. Demonstrated competency in mental health rehabilitation with an ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual and group clinical rehabilitation interventions.
3. Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation, and a strengths based and recovery focused approach to service provision.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the mental health and developmental needs of young people (18-24 years) and their families.
5. Ability to develop partnerships and community linkages with community organisations and to build capacity within these services and within mental health services in working with young people (18-24) with a mental illness.
6. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse range of stakeholders including consumers, families and service providers.
7. Demonstrated excellent computer skills (proficient in MS Office applications & relevant health databases).
8.



Current NSW Driver’s licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application

Application close: 22 November 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Rochelle Guillemin on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 30 November 2026 and 4December 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for a pplicants:

- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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📌 Youth Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician - Sutherland MHS (Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney