Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Intake Clinician

Part-time 0.8 FTE

Location: Onsite in Kensington; Free Parking

Immediate Start

Ngala is currently in an exciting period of growth and is undertaking numerous projects to expand our reach and efficacy across the state. We have a clear strategy to achieve our goals strong financial support and a dedicated team with a great culture.

About the Role

Ngala is currently recruiting for Part-time Mental Health Clinician. The Mental Health clinician will be responsible for delivering timely family-centred and trauma-informed intake and assessment support for parents and infants/children (aged 06 years).

What Youll Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for parents and infants/children aged 06 years.
• Apply trauma-informed attachment-based and culturally responsive frameworks in all client interactions.
• Review and triage referrals with clinical sensitivity working collaboratively with families and colleagues to determine the most appropriate service pathways.
• Establish and maintain trusting respectful relationships with families creating a safe space for exploration reflection and healing.
• Liaise effectively with internal Ngala teamsincluding Parenting Line Early Parenting Groups and Residential Servicesas well as external partners such as Child Health Nurses GPS Aboriginal Health Services and other community-based providers.
• Complete accurate timely and professional documentation in accordance with Ngalas clinical governance quality assurance and outcome measurement frameworks.

What Were Looking For

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues affecting parents and children aged 06 years.
• Demonstrated experience of collaborative person-centred care and treatment planning and working with families including an awareness of barriers to engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; particularly an ability to build relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds and establishing respectful collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise effectively with a range of health and community professionals
• Knowledgeable in child health early brain development infant mental health and topics like sleep nutrition and breastfeeding.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and apply safeguarding principles to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children families and staff.

Role Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist or Nurse or registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
• The incumbent will be required to meet the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions
• Possession of a current National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 6 months).
• Possession of a Working with Children Check Clearance

Why Youll Love It Here

5-minute walk to local café offering employee discounts on food and coffee

Short drive to eateries and supermarket at Curtin University

Salary packaging benefits available

Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

Discounted private health insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are due by 5pm Friday 2 January 2026 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your CV.

If you have any queries please contact Ellie Boyd at or.

ABOUT US

At Ngala we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia Ngala continues to use the latest research and training alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of todays parents and children.

CULTURE

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection Integrity Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally diverse background people who identify as LGBTIQA and people with a disability.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our programs and services operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connection to culture community and family.

To find out more about Ngala visit .