CCLHD - CAMHS Mental Health Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until 27th June 2027
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependant on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ683100
Applications Close: Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families. Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and deliver trauma informed, recovery focused care within our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

About the Opportunity

This position is based with the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub, as part of the CCLHD CAMHS service. The role provides assessment and intervention to children aged 0-12 experiencing mild to moderate mental health and or behavioural health concerns. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions that promote early intervention and wellbeing for children, their care givers and family networks.

In this role you will:

• Provide bio-psycho-social-cultural assessment, intervention and care coordination to children aged 0-12 experiencing mild to moderate mental health and or behavioural concerns, and their caregivers.
• Deliver specialist, evidence based and trauma informed therapeutic interventions with a strong early intervention and wellbeing focus.
• Develop collaborative care plans that actively involve families and carers in assessment, review and discharge planning.
• Liaise with schools, General Practitioners, inpatient units and community services to ensure integrated and holistic care.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential documentation in line with legislation, policy and quality standards.

This position would suit the following:

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

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

About You

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate clinician who is committed to improving outcomes for young people and families. The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Degree qualifications in a relevant discipline with current professional registration and at least three years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and a sound understanding of early intervention models of care.
• Strong knowledge of the mental health needs of children and young people and demonstrated ability to deliver trauma informed care.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and interagency settings.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, National Police Check and compliance with Category A immunisation requirements.

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?
Lani McGrath
Phone: 02 4394 1***
Email: ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3*** 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. 

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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