Allied Health Clinician
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 08/01/2027)
Location: High St, Penrith
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ682697
Application Close: 30/08/2026
Position Classification and Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Psychologist: $42.19 - $61.76 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's need.
Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families by joining the Got It! (Getting on Track in Time) team. This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team delivering the Got It! (Getting on Track in Time) program, a school-based mental health early intervention service supporting children in Kindergarten to Year 2 who display disruptive behaviours and emerging conduct disorders.
The program focuses on strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of children, families and school communities to help prevent future mental health challenges, improve educational outcomes, and promote positive family relationships. As a clinician, you will deliver evidence-based social and emotional learning groups for children, facilitate parenting programs, and work closely with families to support positive behavioral and emotional development.
If you're passionate about early intervention, strong partnerships, and creating positive outcomes for children, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social work, Occupational therapy, with current registration with AHPRA (psychology/occupational therapy) or eligibility for membership of AASW.
- Experience providing assessment and intervention to children and their families presenting with mental health needs using evidence based approaches.
- Experience and skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating group programs.
- High level of interpersonal skills and commitment to working closely with other members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to and skill in working collaboratively and systemically with a range of key stakeholders.
- Out of hours availability to run groups during school term weekdays is required.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Whitney on [email protected]
