CCLHD - CAMHS Mental Health Worker

Overview

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time. Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3. Remuneration: Depending on qualifications. Hours Per Week: Multiple roles available. Location: Gosford and Tuggerah locations available. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Sunday 7 September at 11:59pm.

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care. Better health for everyone. Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Do you thrive in a team that values collaboration, laughter, and connection just as much as clinical excellence? We're looking for a Mental Health Worker to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services CAMHS Team – a service dedicated to providing trauma-informed, recovery-focused care that supports the whole person. Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, accessible care to children, adolescents, and their families.

About The Role

• Deliver holistic, trauma-informed support – Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, assertive outreach, and intensive case management for young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges.
  
• Partner with families and communities – Work closely with carers, schools, headspace, and local agencies to create wraparound, family-inclusive care that strengthens support networks.
  
• Empower and inspire young people – Offer therapy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive assessments while building playful, creative, and empathetic relationships that foster resilience and self-expression.
  
• Thrive in a supportive team culture – Join a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, camaraderie, and fun, while being recognised for excellence in carer and family experience.
  

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

About You

• Degree qualifications in area of specialty, and maintenance of all professional registration required to practice, including but not limited to APHRA with 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.
  
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to work from various locations around the district.
  

This Position Is Graded For The Following

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

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: 17.5% annual leave loading and paid parental leave.
  
• Financial Benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing, and relocation assistance.
  
• Health & Wellbeing: 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: Free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
  

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 requiring 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. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not a condition of employment. For details, refer to the NSW Health policy.

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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Note: Central Coast Local Health District is committed to Child Safe Standards and to being an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, and the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team is available at CCLHD- or for one-on-one support.

Vaccination and work rights statements are included as required by NSW Health policy.

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