Help children and young people access the right mental health care at the right time through compassionate virtual assessment and support.
Remuneration: $57.30 - - $69.84 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Wallsend Campus. Negotiable for those located outside the Greater Newcastle area.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Clinical Psychologist
Hours per week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ670322
Applications Close: Thursday 16th July 2026
Where you'll be working
An exciting opportunity has come up with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Centralised Intake team for an experienced Mental Health Clinician who would like to engage with young people, carers, and service providers via telephone/virtual care to ensure young people access the right service at the right time.
CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development. The location of this position is negotiable if you reside outside of the Greater Newcastle area.
About the role
As a CAMHS Centralised Intake (CCI) clinician, you will utilise telephone contact to provide comprehensive assessment, intake, and service linkage for young people/carers within HNELHD. CCI aims to make mental health care services for children and young people more accessible, efficient, and coordinated, ultimately supporting the child/young person in their journey toward improved mental, social and emotional wellbeing. The team use a trauma-informed, recovery oriented and family-centred model of care.
As part of our supportive team, you'll receive direct line management and guidance from the CAMHS Centralised Intake Team Leader and you will be working within an experienced multi-disciplinary team. Additionally, you will benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs - all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.
About you
This role requires highly developed verbal and written communication, negotiation, and critical thinking skills. You will have confidence in clinical decision making and demonstrated experience in bio-psycho-social-cultural assessment and mental health risk assessment. Sound clinical judgement and stakeholder consultation are key components of the role.
The successful applicant will have the ability to engage and connect with young people/carers; to effectively support people experiencing emotional vulnerability.
Requirements:
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Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association and (where relevant) general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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For appointment at Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the service.
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
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Salary packaging options
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Fitness Passport
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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Comprehensive clinical experience (as per Award) and knowledge in relation to child and adolescent mental health concerns, risk assessment, treatment planning and alternative service providers.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions in relation to, and with the individual consumer, their family or carers and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary community teams.
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Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Julie Walter on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
