Senior Mental Health Clinician - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Location: Regional NSW Job Type: Full-time Salary: In line with relevant Health Awards super About the Organisation Our client is a well-established public health service delivering specialist mental health care to children, adolescents and families across regional and remote communities. The service is committed to high-quality, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, with a strong focus on collaboration, clinical excellence and continuous improvement. The Role This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician to step into a senior role within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). You will utilise your advanced clinical expertise to deliver comprehensive assessment and treatment to children and young people aged 0-18 years, while also providing clinical leadership and oversight to the broader CAMHS team. Key responsibilities include: Delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions Exercising independent clinical judgement in complex presentations involving children, adolescents and families/carers Providing clinical leadership, mentorship and professional support to multidisciplinary clinicians Contributing to the development, review and implementation of models of care, clinical pathways, policies and procedures Evaluating treatment outcomes using standardised measures and adapting interventions to maximise consumer outcomes Participating in service planning, quality improvement initiatives and clinical research activities Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated and integrated care What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you will have: Eligibility for registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing) Substantial postgraduate clinical experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health settings Demonstrated expertise in assessment, intervention and care coordination for complex CAMHS presentations Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and contemporary child and adolescent mental health practice Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team Willingness and ability to travel across service sites as required Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence What's On Offer In return, our client offers: A senior clinical role with real influence on service delivery and outcomes Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision opportunities The chance to work within a supportive, values-driven multidisciplinary team Exposure to diverse and rewarding clinical work across regional communities Secure employment conditions under relevant public health awards How to Apply For a confidential discussion, please contact Jody Inman - Healthcare Manager at Zenith Search on 0483 964 075 or email your updated resume to jody.inman@zenithsearch.com . Alternatively, click Apply Now and we'll be in touch to discuss your suitability for the role. Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted. About Zenith Search Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach, and candidates benefit from our proven recruitment processes. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships and delivering the right fit for both clients and candidates. To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com .
