Clinical Lead – Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade1, Clinical Psychologist, Snr Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Dietitian Level4 , Welfare Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $121,201.00 – 133,156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable (Orange, Parkes or Forbes) – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 8 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Clinical Lead
Orange Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician passionate about working with children, young people and their families in a community mental health setting.
The Clinical Lead provides leadership to the Orange and Lachlan area multidisciplinary Community Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The role includes triage, clinical assessment, case management, crisis response, safety planning, care planning, assertive outreach, advocacy, and coordination of supports for children, young people and families.
You will work closely with the team leader and the CAMHS wider team. They will receive clinical supervision and frequent professional development opportunities. They will be part of a passionate, committed, and skilled team, and contribute to a supportive and caring workplace culture, as a senior clinician within the team.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Bethany McCarron, on 02 6369 7320 or at bethany.thompson@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
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. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe 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.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
