CCLHD - CAMHS Youth Mental Health Initiative
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract End Date - 28 June 2026
Remuneration: Depending Upon Qualification
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: Wyong
Requisition ID: REQ573252
Applications Close: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:59 pm
Are you passionate about working with young people and making a real impact during life’s most critical years? Join our dynamic, youth-focused team dedicated to helping individuals aged 12–25 build resilience, confidence, and mental wellness.
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) based in the headspace centres to provide support to headspace consumers.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will be at the forefront of delivering vital clinical support, working with young people and their families to address mental health issues that may not be fully supported by standard services. Your role will involve providing trauma-informed, recovery-focused therapy, helping young individuals heal, build resilience, and navigate their mental health challenges.
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 an unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
- You have Postgraduate experience working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service or Mental Health Service.
- You have experience working with a range of community partners including General Practitioners and collaborative partnerships with Government Organisations and Community Managed Organisations.
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.
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.
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.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Merillo
Email: Catherine.Merillo@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 4304 7878
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday 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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