Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686908
Location: Gosford
Applications Close: Sunday 13th of September at 11:59pm
Make a Difference When It Matters Most
Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and families through mental health crises? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and are seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Safeguard team.
About the Opportunity
As a CAMHS Mental Health Clinician, you will provide rapid response, assertive outreach, and intensive case management to children and young people aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery, improve outcomes, and strengthen engagement with young people and their families.
This role plays a critical part in crisis response, care coordination, and continuity of care across a range of health and community settings. In this role you will:
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Provide timely mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and intensive case management for children, young people, and their families/carers.
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Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions with a recovery-focused and family-centred approach.
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Coordinate care and collaborate with hospitals, community services, schools, GPs, and other government and non-government agencies.
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Support care planning, discharge planning, and continuity of care to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement, multidisciplinary meetings, and service development initiatives.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and eligibility for registration or membership within one of the approved disciplines (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counselling, Welfare, or Midwifery).
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Demonstrated experience in assessing and managing children and young people experiencing acute mental health concerns.
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Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and across multiple agencies.
A commitment to providing person-centred, recovery-focused care for children, young people, and their families.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Kirsty Whitby
Phone: 0434 567 263
Email:
[email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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