Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

Location: Mount Druitt 

Classification:   Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2  

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time  

Enquiries: Gena Hughes on [email protected] or  [email protected]  

Closing Date: 12th August 2026 

Purpose of position: 

As an Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician, you’ll provide specialist assessment,  intervention and care coordination for Aboriginal children and young people  experiencing complex mental health needs. You’ll work collaboratively with  families, carers, community organisations and internal services to improve  health outcomes through culturally appropriate, recovery-oriented care.

• Provide evidence-based mental health assessments and therapeutic  interventions for young people and families.  

• Coordinate holistic care, referrals and supports, including NDIS and  community services.  

• Advocate for Aboriginal children, young people and families while building  strong partnerships across health and community sectors.  

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to manage clinical risk,  support recovery and deliver high-quality care.  

• Contribute to service improvement, education, evidence-based practice  and the implementation of the BEAT Model of Care. 

Essential Criteria: 

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/ Psychology/ Social Work/  Occupational Therapy or relevant degree to be a counsellor 

• Registration: Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner  Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Psychologist/ Occupational  Therapist or eligible for membership with the Australian Association  of Social Workers (social worker) or eligible for membership with the  Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (counsellor) 

• Evidence of Diversity: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 

Selection Criteria: 

1. Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent authorised under  section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW) 1977. 

2. Must have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal young  people with mental illness, concept of social and emotional wellbeing  including an understanding of Aboriginal intergenerational trauma. This  will include an understanding regarding the practical and emotional  issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with  mental health concerns and their families. 

3. Must have completed tertiary education/qualification in Social work,  Counselling, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and/or equivalent; and  relevant experience working with Aboriginal Young People. 

4. Demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of child  protection guidelines within NSW Health and Children and Young Persons  (Care and Protection) Act 1998, their actual or potential impact and risk on  Aboriginal children, families and communities. 

5. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in working with young people  with Alcohol & Other drug difficulties, especially Aboriginal families and  communities. 

6. Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary  team, always working within the scope of registration and role, including  ability to prioritise own workload. 

7. Have effective written and verbal communication skills with a  demonstrated competency in use of computerised administration systems.

8. Current and Valid Class C Driver’s license and willingness to drive for  work purposes. 

Please apply online by visiting the Western Sydney Local Health District  Career Portal and searching for REQ679335