SENIOR CAMHS CLINICIAN

SENIOR CAMHS CLINICIAN – REGIONAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Salary: From $85.00 per hour + Superannuation + Living Away From Home Allowance assistance
Location: Regional Western Australia
Contract: Initial 12-week contract, with potential to extend
Accommodation & Travel: Provided

*Please note: A reliable vehicle is essential for this position, and you must have access to a car to be eligible*

THE ROLE

We are seeking experienced Senior CAMHS Clinicians to join a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team providing specialist mental health services to children, adolescents and their families across regional Western Australia. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-level clinical assessment, triage and intervention to young people aged 0–17 years experiencing acute psychiatric distress, self-harm, suicidal ideation and other complex mental health concerns. You will play an important role in delivering timely, person-centred care and supporting positive outcomes for young people and their families. As a Senior CAMHS Clinician, you will:

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, including clinical triage
• Provide timely crisis intervention and evidence-based therapeutic support
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans
• Coordinate referrals and care across community and health services
• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools and other healthcare professionals
• Provide clinical consultation, advocacy and professional support
• Contribute to service development, mental health education and community initiatives
• Support early intervention and promote continuity of care across the region
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• AHPRA registration or eligibility for AASW membership/registration
• Advanced clinical experience within Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, triage and crisis intervention
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and community-based support services
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to work confidently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Full working rights in Australia

If you are interested in this position and you meet the above requirements, please email a copy of your resume to james.robinson@talentquarter.com or alternatively, for a confidential discussion about the role, call 0421 205 113.