Job Details
CAMHS Mental Health Clinician (Locum)
CAMHS Mental Health Clinician
Location: Various Locations Across Regional Western Australia
Job Type: Contract (3, 6 & 12-month opportunities, with potential to extend)
Salary: $70-$89 per hour, depending on experience + super + salary packaging options + housing + travel within WA
About the Company
Our client is a respected leader in regional mental health services, delivering high-quality care to children, adolescents, and families across diverse communities in Western Australia. Due to continued demand, they are seeking experienced CAMHS Mental Health Clinicians to join multidisciplinary teams across a range of regional locations.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CAMHS Mental Health Clinician who is passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and their families.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments, care planning, therapeutic interventions, and case management for young people experiencing a range of mental health concerns. You will work closely with families, carers, schools, and community services to deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care.
These roles are available across community-based CAMHS services, with opportunities for 3, 6, or 12-month contracts and the potential for extension.
What’s On Offer
In return, you’ll receive:
- Excellent hourly rates of $70-$89 per hour (depending on experience)
- Travel assistance within Western Australia
- Accommodation provided
- Flexible contract lengths (3, 6, or 12 months)
- Opportunity to extend your contract
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in regional communities while gaining valuable clinical experience
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services or a similar youth mental health setting
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or another relevant allied health discipline
- Current AHPRA registration (where applicable) or eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body
- Demonstrated experience completing mental health assessments, risk assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents
- The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check
- Excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Grace – Specialised Recruitment Consultant at Zenith Search on 0481 608 956 or email your updated resume to nicole.grace@zenithsearch.com.
Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your suitability for the role.
Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted.
About Zenith Search
Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach, and candidates benefit from our proven recruitment processes. We have long-standing relationships with some of Australia’s leading organisations and an enviable track record of connecting exceptional people with meaningful opportunities.
Put simply, we succeed when you succeed.
To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com.

