Are you a skilled Mental Health Clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and families? Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced professionals for locum travel contracts across regional and remote Australia, with opportunities in Community Case Management, Acute Care Teams, and Emergency Department/Triage settings within CYMHS/CAMHS services.

About the Role:
We are seeking qualified Mental Health Clinicians-Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, and Occupational Therapists-for short- to medium-term contracts supporting Child and Youth Mental Health Services. You'll work closely with local health teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to young people and their families, while enjoying the opportunity to travel, grow professionally, and receive competitive compensation with accommodation support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate mental health care to children and adolescents
• Conduct mental health assessments, develop individualised care plans, and provide therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community organisations, and support services
• Respond to crises and manage complex presentations in youth mental health
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support and educate families around mental health and wellbeing

Specialty Areas Available:

• Community Case Management - Outreach, recovery-focused care, and long-term support for young people
• Acute Care Teams (ACT) - Short-term intensive support and crisis intervention for children and adolescents
• ED/Triage - Frontline mental health assessments in emergency settings for youth presentations

Requirements to apply

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, or a related field.
• Current Registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., AHPRA, AASW).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Child and Youth mental health (CYMHS/CAMHS), ideally in community or acute settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to new environments
• Full Australian working rights

Why Choose Medacs Healthcare?

• Competitive agency rates and benefits package
• Paid travel and accommodation
• Diverse and rewarding work environments
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your contract
• Streamlined credentialing with our experienced Compliance Team
• Welcome Care Package upon arrival at your first placement

How to Apply

If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in regional, rural, and remote communities, we invite you to join our team. Please click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts or if you would like to chat with a member of our team, please Linda on 0411 325 349 for a confidential discussion.