About the role

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference while maintaining a good work-life balance? We’re seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to support children and young people aged 7–17 who are experiencing complex mental health and psychosocial challenges. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of clinical and psychosocial practitioners to provide tailored care to young people and their families. With a 4-day working week and a range of contract options available, this is a great opportunity to find a role that suits your experience, availability and lifestyle.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct mental health, psychosocial and clinical risk assessments.
• Develop care plans and safety plans to meet individual needs.
• Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
• Support young people experiencing complex mental health and psychosocial challenges.
• Work closely with families, carers and external service providers.
• Coordinate referrals, case management and ongoing support.
• Monitor progress and work collaboratively with the wider team to improve outcomes.

What's on offer?

• Up to $63 per hour + super based on experience.
• A 4-day working week, with shifts scheduled between Monday and Friday.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and collaborate.
• Various contract options, including short-term opportunities through to Christmas.
• Potential for longer-term contracts extending through to mid-2027.
• Meaningful work supporting children, young people and their families.

What you'll need

• A minimum of 2 years' post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• A recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology.
• Current AHPRA registration for Psychology, or full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for Social Work.
• Experience in mental health assessment, risk management, care planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to child-centred, trauma-informed care.

Highly regarded: Mental Health Social Work accreditation (AMHSW), postgraduate mental health qualifications, and additional training in child and youth mental health, trauma-informed care or domestic and family violence.

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where you can use your clinical skills to make a difference, work with a supportive team and enjoy a 4-day working week, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with Nikki Webster to find out more about the available contract options – nikki.webster@cmr.com.au or 0482084813.