35 Senior Clinician jobs in Australia

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician for a short-term locum contract to join the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) team in the Isaac Region, North Queensland. This role provides the opportunity to deliver specialist community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families/supports experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting intake, triage, and comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Delivering evidence-based treatment and therapeutic interventions.
• Providing case management and care coordination to support continuity of care.
• Engaging with families and supports to promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, with knowledge of the CIMHA database desirable.
• Contributing to a collaborative team culture within a regional healthcare environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mental Health Clinician who is passionate about supporting young people and families, enjoys working in a diverse regional caseload, and values making a meaningful impact in rural communities.

About You

You are a qualified and compassionate Mental Health Clinician with a strong commitment to child and adolescent mental health. You thrive in regional settings where adaptability, initiative, and strong clinical skills are essential.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience working in a Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS).
• Strong skills in mental health assessment, triage, and case management.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and families.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with families, supports, and multidisciplinary teams.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of the CIMHA database and experience in regional or rural healthcare environments.

Why Join Us?

· Attractive pay - up to $75.98 per hour + super
· Accommodation and travel allowance provided
· Work-life balance working a Monday to Friday, full-time roster
· Supportive team environment - join a collaborative CYMHS team making a real difference in the Isaac region

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a highly respected acute care team, apply now or contact Nikki Webster at or for a confidential discussion.

Senior Clinician – Wellbeing4Kids Program

Location: Tamworth
Part-Time | 3 days per week | Max-term until 30^th June 2026
HPA Level 3 ( $48.23 -$3.31per hour) + Salary Packaging up to 18,550 + Super
️ Psychologist, RN, Occupational Therapist or Counsellor

About the role

Join Uniting’s Wellbeing4Kids: Tamworth - Kamilaroi program – a free service supporting children under 12 with emerging mental health difficulties.

As a Senior Clinician, you will deliver therapeutic interventions that promote child-led strength based mental health strategies and supports. You will work with children experiencing mild to moderate emotional, social, and behavioural challenges, while empowering families in their wellbeing journey. This role also provides leadership, ensuring best practice, and maintaining high-quality service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based mental health assessments, counselling, and interventions.
• Develop and oversee tailored recovery plans for children and families.
• Support the implementation of best practice therapeutic care.
• Collaborate with families, carers, schools, GPs, and support networks.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Counselling (or equivalent).
• Provisional or full membership with AHPRA or relevant professional body.
• Clinical experience supporting children across different ages and developmental stages.
• Experience in evidence-based treatment, case management, and family-inclusive practice.
• Strong knowledge of child and family mental health and recovery frameworks.
• Current Working With Children Check and NSW Driver’s Licence.

What we offer

• Generous salary packaging & U Rewards program (pay less tax)
• Ongoing training, supervision & professional development

Senior Clinician – Mental Health (LikeMind Sevenhills)

Location: LikeMind – Sevenhills

Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist | Mental Health Social Worker | Registered Nurse | Occupational Therapist

Type: Full-time | Part-Time (minimum 4 days would be considered)

Salary: HPA Level 3 (commensurate with experience) + super + generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

About LikeMind

LikeMind Penrith & Seven Hills, led by Uniting, is a welcoming and accessible community hub that brings together mental health, drug and alcohol, primary care, and vocational/employment services under one roof. Its purpose is to provide wrap-around, recovery-oriented support for people experiencing mental health concerns, along with their families and carers. By integrating services in a central and engaging space, LikeMind ensures consumers receive holistic care tailored to their mental, physical and psychosocial needs.

Formally commencing in September 2025, LikeMind has transitioned to an amended service delivery model consisting of a closer partnership with NBMLHD and WSLHD. LikeMind in Western Sydney may only accept referrals from NBMLHD or WSLHD.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Clinician, you will:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, including mental state examinations, risk assessments, case formulations, and initial treatment planning.
• Review the comprehensive mental health assessment, including mental state examination, risk assessment, case formulation, and initial treatment planning for clients referred to access focused psychological supports. The assessment report will inform the range of clinical interventions that would be considered.
• Offer mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to L2 or L1 clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, their families/significant others, and service systems to deliver recovery-oriented support.
• Participate in triage/intake of referrals, assessing presenting concerns, identifying risks, reviewing supports, and negotiating appropriate care plans.

The role is central to improving outcomes in mental and physical health while promoting opportunities for education and employment.

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Provisional or full registration with AHPRA or an appropriate professional body.

Experience:

• Post-qualifying, minimum of full time 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health field preferably working with adult consumers.
• Proven experience in providing primary mental health interventions, assessments, evidence-based treatment and case management.
• Substantial experience in acute mental health, including bio-psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention and short-term psychosocial treatment.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership including supervision, staff orientation and mentoring; education, training, and provision of support to students on field placements.
• Contribution to multidisciplinary recovery-focused care planning and clinical case review presentations as required.
• Experience in service representation at relevant interservice clinical discussions or meetings.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Benefits & Culture

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Generous salary packaging – pay less tax
• Ongoing professional training & development (including cultural awareness)
• Career progression opportunities across a large organisation
• U Rewards & Fitness Passport

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria.

Applications close: 11:55pm, Wednesday 22^nd October

Enquiries: Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist |

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Senior Clinician – Mental Health (LikeMind Penrith)

Location: LikeMind – Penrith

Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist | Mental Health Social Worker | Registered Nurse | Occupational Therapist

Type: Full-time | Part-Time (minimum 4 days would be considered)

Salary: HPA Level 3 (commensurate with experience) + super + generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

About LikeMind

LikeMind Penrith & Seven Hills, led by Uniting, is a welcoming and accessible community hub that brings together mental health, drug and alcohol, primary care, and vocational/employment services under one roof. Its purpose is to provide wrap-around, recovery-oriented support for people experiencing mental health concerns, along with their families and carers. By integrating services in a central and engaging space, LikeMind ensures consumers receive holistic care tailored to their mental, physical and psychosocial needs.

Formally commencing in September 2025, LikeMind has transitioned to an amended service delivery model consisting of a closer partnership with NBMLHD and WSLHD. LikeMind in Western Sydney may only accept referrals from NBMLHD or WSLHD.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Clinician, you will:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, including mental state examinations, risk assessments, case formulations, and initial treatment planning.


• Review the comprehensive mental health assessment, including mental state examination, risk assessment, case formulation, and initial treatment planning for clients referred to access focused psychological supports. The assessment report will inform the range of clinical interventions that would be considered.


• Offer mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to L2 or L1 clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.


• Work collaboratively with consumers, their families/significant others, and service systems to deliver recovery-oriented support.


• Participate in triage/intake of referrals, assessing presenting concerns, identifying risks, reviewing supports, and negotiating appropriate care plans.

The role is central to improving outcomes in mental and physical health while promoting opportunities for education and employment.

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).


• Provisional or full registration with AHPRA or an appropriate professional body.

Experience:

• Post-qualifying, minimum of full time 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health field preferably working with adult consumers.


• Proven experience in providing primary mental health interventions, assessments, evidence-based treatment and case management.


• Substantial experience in acute mental health, including bio-psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention and short-term psychosocial treatment.


• Demonstrated clinical leadership including supervision, staff orientation and mentoring; education, training, and provision of support to students on field placements.


• Contribution to multidisciplinary recovery-focused care planning and clinical case review presentations as required.


• Experience in service representation at relevant interservice clinical discussions or meetings.


• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Benefits & Culture

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Generous salary packaging – pay less tax


• Ongoing professional training & development (including cultural awareness)


• Career progression opportunities across a large organisation


• U Rewards & Fitness Passport

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria.

Applications close: 11:55pm, Wednesday 22^nd October

Enquiries: Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist |

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Senior Clinician – Mental Health (headspace Primary Care, Penrith)

Location: headspace Penrith
Full-Time | Max-Term until June 2026
HPA Level 3 + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits

Make a real impact by supporting young people on their mental health journey.

About headspace Penrith

headspace Penrith is part of Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services to young people aged 12–25. Our multidisciplinary team offers support across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational services.

Learn more about us: headspace Penrith | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services

About the Role

As a Senior Clinician, you'll be a key member of the multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused, evidence-based mental health support to young people. You will:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, psychological and psychosocial interventions
• Manage clinical care and complex presentations
• Lead and guide other clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
• Support referral pathways and service flow
• Ensure adherence to best practice and quality standards
• Collaborate with the Service Manager to uphold the clinical model of care

What You’ll Need, Essential Criteria

Qualifications:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
• Registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in mental health
• Proven experience in assessments, evidence-based treatment, and case management
• Leadership capabilities – mentoring and clinical guidance
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and youth mental health
• Ability to contribute to clinical review and planning processes
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

• Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax), company rewards
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression &development opportunities in a large organization
• U Rewards & Fitness passport
• Walking distance from train station, close to local shops & amenities.

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started!

Enquiries : Pallavi Bhatia should you have any questions.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Senior Clinician – Mental Health (headspace Primary Care, Penrith)

Location: headspace Penrith
Full-Time | Max-Term until June 2026
HPA Level 3 + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits

Make a real impact by supporting young people on their mental health journey.

About headspace Penrith

headspace Penrith is part of Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services to young people aged 12–25. Our multidisciplinary team offers support across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational services.

Learn more about us: headspace Penrith | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services

About the Role

As a Senior Clinician, you'll be a key member of the multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused, evidence-based mental health support to young people. You will:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, psychological and psychosocial interventions
• Manage clinical care and complex presentations
• Lead and guide other clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
• Support referral pathways and service flow
• Ensure adherence to best practice and quality standards
• Collaborate with the Service Manager to uphold the clinical model of care

What You’ll Need, Essential Criteria

Qualifications:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
• Registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in mental health
• Proven experience in assessments, evidence-based treatment, and case management
• Leadership capabilities – mentoring and clinical guidance
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and youth mental health
• Ability to contribute to clinical review and planning processes
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

• Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax), company rewards
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression &development opportunities in a large organization
• U Rewards & Fitness passport
• Walking distance from train station, close to local shops & amenities.

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started!

Enquiries : Pallavi Bhatia should you have any questions.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Sunday shift roster
Salary: HPA Level 2 ( $42.16 - $45.36per hour, commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging
Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3–4/year) with additional pay

Uniting is looking for an experienced Clinician to join the Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

You’ll provide assertive, community-based mental health care, working with a multidisciplinary team across various settings including homes, schools, and community hubs.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions
• Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care
• Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses
• Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta , and surrounding areas
• Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings
• Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3–4 times/year)

What You’ll Need:

• Degree-qualified in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body
• Experience in community or acute mental health care
• Skilled in biopsychosocial assessments and brief psychosocial interventions
• Understanding of early psychosis frameworks and youth development
• Familiarity with the EPPIC model and recovery-oriented principles
• A current Australian Driver's Licence

Why Join Uniting?

• Salary Packaging – take home more by paying less tax
• Flexible work options including some work from home

Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Sunday shift roster
Salary: HPA Level 2 ( $42.16 - $45.36per hour, commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging
Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3–4/year) with additional pay

Uniting is looking for an experienced Clinician to join the Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

You’ll provide assertive, community-based mental health care, working with a multidisciplinary team across various settings including homes, schools, and community hubs.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community


• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions


• Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care


• Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses


• Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta , and surrounding areas


• Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings


• Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3–4 times/year)

What You’ll Need:

• Degree-qualified in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy
  


• Eligible for registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body


• Experience in community or acute mental health care


• Skilled in biopsychosocial assessments and brief psychosocial interventions


• Understanding of early psychosis frameworks and youth development


• Familiarity with the EPPIC model and recovery-oriented principles


• A current Australian Driver's Licence
  

Why Join Uniting?

• Salary Packaging – take home more by paying less tax


• Flexible work options including some work from home

Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Sunday shift roster
Salary: HPA Level 2 ( $42.16 - $45.36per hour, commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging
Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3–4/year) with additional pay

Uniting is looking for an experienced Clinician to join the Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

You’ll provide assertive, community-based mental health care, working with a multidisciplinary team across various settings including homes, schools, and community hubs.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community


• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions


• Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care


• Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses


• Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta , and surrounding areas


• Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings


• Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3–4 times/year)

What You’ll Need:

• Degree-qualified in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy
  


• Eligible for registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body


• Experience in community or acute mental health care


• Skilled in biopsychosocial assessments and brief psychosocial interventions


• Understanding of early psychosis frameworks and youth development


• Familiarity with the EPPIC model and recovery-oriented principles


• A current Australian Driver's Licence
  

Why Join Uniting?

• Salary Packaging – take home more by paying less tax


• Flexible work options including some work from home