The Royal Children's Hospital

Kids Hub Services Mental Health Clinician

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $106k - $112k/yr  •  Canberra, AU (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

The Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is an early intervention service designed to support children aged 0–12 years and their families and caregivers. Through a dedicated multidisciplinary team, the Hub will deliver a broad range of evidence-informed supports, including therapeutic interventions, group programs, parenting support, peer and family support, cognitive assessments, and outreach services, tailored to meet the needs of children and families. We are looking for part-time and full-time clinicians to join our team.

The Role:

You will be providing high-quality, person-centred clinical services to vulnerable individuals, children, young people and families within the community. The role involves service delivery within the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub, supporting children aged 0-12 years and their families/caregivers, while undertaking comprehensive assessments, care planning, therapeutic interventions, group work, outreach and evidence-based counselling across the lifespan, for clients presenting with a broad range of mental health concerns.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive and recovery-oriented support.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external service providers and key stakeholders.
  • Preparation of case notes, completing intake, assessing documentation, writing reports, contributing to care plans and risk assessments.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with organisational policies.
  • Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • Full registration in one of the following: 1. Registration with AHPRA as a psychologist, both fully generally registered psychologists and clinical psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Registered Nurses; 2. Registration AASW as a Social Worker or Mental Health Accredited Social Workers.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience working with one or more of the following client groups; children, adolescents and/or adults.
  • Commitment to and proficiency delivering evidence-based practice.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Why Join Us:

    Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference? Rewarding opportunities are available for passionate individuals to support the wider community across diverse program areas.

    What We Offer:

  • Generous Salary Packaging to boost your income
  • Free Parking for your convenience
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing
  • Opportunities for Professional Development
  • Certified Great Place to Work
  • How to Apply:

    Please submit your resume and a cover letter (not more than 2 pages), outlining your demonstrated experience and suitability for the role.

    The successful applicant must have:

  • A current National Police check
  • A current full Driver’s Licence
  • A current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
  • Please contact the Director of Allied Health Services, Samantha Gill at samantha.gill@mccg.org.au with any questions.

    Closing date: 31 July 2026

    Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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