CCLHD - CAMHS Mental Health Worker

Central Coast Local Health District are seeking passionate and experienced Mental Health Care Workers (Level 3) to join their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team. They have both permanent full time and permanent part time (16 hours per week) positions available. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in providing assertive outreach, intensive case management, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to young people and their families, particularly those experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges. As part of the CAMHS team, you will be working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure holistic care that is trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and family-inclusive.

As a Mental Health Care Worker Level 3 in CAMHS, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed clinical services to young people and their families. You will provide individual therapy, using evidence-based interventions that are tailored to the specific mental health needs of young people, with a strong emphasis on recovery. Your role will involve a combination of assertive case management, crisis intervention, and clinical assessment, ensuring that young people have timely access to the care they need.

You will be working closely with families and carers, ensuring they are included in assessments, care plans, and reviews wherever appropriate. Liaising with a range of agencies—such as Central Coast Mental Health Services, local mental health inpatient units, and community-managed organizations—will be a key part of the role to ensure continuity of care and effective collaboration. You will also play an active role in case conferences and team meetings, providing expertise and support to other professionals involved in the care of young people.

Your work will also involve maintaining comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation in line with confidentiality requirements and legal standards, ensuring that all interactions with clients and families are well-documented. Throughout your work, you will adhere to the principles of the Privacy Act and ensure that appropriate consent is obtained for information exchange.

If you are a dedicated mental health professional with a strong commitment to supporting young people and their families through complex mental health issues, we invite you to apply for this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents.

This position is graded for the following: 

• Occupational Therapist Level 3 
• Clinical Psychologist 
• Senior Psychologist 
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 
• Social Worker Level 3 
• Welfare Officer Level 3 
• Counsellor Level 3 
• Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2
  

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You  

• You have professional registration required to practice, in your area of specialty including but not limited to APHRA.
• You have 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 public hospital or public health organisation.
• You have a Current  Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to work from various locations around the district.
• You have a knowledge of working within a crisis intervention model of care.

Where you’ll be working 

You will be based within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), which is part of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), and may be required to travel to various sites within the district. This part-time position provides flexibility while working in a supportive and dynamic clinical environment. The CAMHS team is committed to providing high-quality, accessible mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families across the Central Coast area. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and medical staff, working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care.

The Central Coast is a vibrant and diverse region, offering a fantastic work-life balance with easy access to both coastal and urban amenities. The region is known for its natural beauty, making it a great place to live and work while making a real impact on the mental health and well-being of young people in the community.

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.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

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.
 
Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

•   Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

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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