This is a Mental Health Clinician, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Grafton role with Northern NSW Local Health District based in Grafton, NSW, AU Northern NSW Local Health District Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Mental Health Clinician, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Grafton role at Northern NSW Local Health District Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities more! Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Part Time (23 weeks) Position Classification: Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2, Social Worker Lvl 1/2 Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum, pro rata - dependent on qualifications Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ646473 This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 23 weeks for up to 38 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours. About The Role Working in partnership with children and young people, carers and primary care providers to deliver an evidence-based response to young people aged 12-18 years with or at risk of serious mental illness. Working towards extending the service to encompass children and adolescents aged 0-18 years with or at risk of serious mental illness. Working therapeutically with children and young people and their families or carers with complex or high needs who may be difficult to engage, as well as organising referrals to appropriate services. Working within existing multidisciplinary teams to coordinate delivery of an evidence-based response to children and young people with or at risk of serious mental illness. About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here. Relocating to the region? The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing Growth – access to professional and personal development Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Somerville on Shae.Somerville@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 19 March 2026 NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au. This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions. Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook mhaod nursingandmidwifery alliedhealt Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Northern NSW Local Health District team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Delivering evidence-based responses Coordinating referrals Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Key Strengths Evidence-based practice ️ Therapeutic communication Multidisciplinary teamwork Cultural competence Crisis intervention ️ Community outreach A Final Note: This is a role with Northern NSW Local Health District not with Hatch.
