Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Child, Adolescent & Young Adult
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ564911 Requisition #
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- Mar 25, 2025 Post Date
- Specialist mental health care for ages 12–24 in Mt Druitt.
- Focused on recovery and evidence-based interventions.
- Culturally sensitive care for Aboriginal youth in need.
Support Aboriginal young people with mental health challenges. Provide therapy, advocacy & holistic care in a dynamic team. Make a real impact. Apply Now!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers extensive healthcare services across Western Sydney. Join a team dedicated to:
- Providing primary and secondary care to Auburn, Blacktown, and surrounding LGAs.
- Delivering tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to "better health services" for all.
- Upholding values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
- Embracing a vision of innovation and quality in healthcare.
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician at BEAT provides specialist mental health interventions for Aboriginal young people aged 12-24. The role focuses on holistic, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team. Other responsibilities include:
- Provide assessments, therapy, and care for young people and families.
- Identify risks, ensure safety, and make appropriate referrals.
- Collaborate in clinical reviews, intake, and peer support meetings.
- Advocate for Aboriginal youth experiencing disadvantage.
- Participate in training, policy development, and quality improvement.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Occupational Therapy or relevant degree to be a counsellor
Registration: Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Psychologist/ Occupational Therapist or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (social worker) or eligible for membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (counsellor)
Selection Criteria
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent authorised under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW) 1977.
- Must have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal young people with mental illness, concept of social and emotional wellbeing including an understanding of Aboriginal intergenerational trauma. This will include an understanding regarding the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families.
- Must have completed tertiary education/qualification in Social work, Counselling, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and/or equivalent; and relevant experience working with Aboriginal Young People.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of child protection guidelines within NSW Health and Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, their actual or potential impact and risk on Aboriginal children, families and communities.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in working with young people with Alcohol & Other drug difficulties, especially Aboriginal families and communities.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, always working within the scope of registration and role, including ability to prioritise own workload.
- Have effective written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated competency in use of computerised administration systems.
- Current and Valid Class C Driver’s license and willingness to drive for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ564911
Applications Close: 23rd April 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed for Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Hyoun Choi on HyounJung.Choi@invalidemail.com / 0400 882 639
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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