Cclhd - Camhs Youth Mental Health Initiative

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time - Contract End Date - June 2026
**Position Classification**: Health Clinician Level 3
**Remuneration**: Depending Upon Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ540036

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) we are dedicated to providing **assertive outreach and intensive case management** for young people facing **severe and complex mental health challenges**. Our services are specifically designed to complement the support offered through the **headspace platform**, ensuring that young individuals and their families receive the **comprehensive care** they need to thrive.

Our **dedicated team** is committed to providing the support, tools, and resources needed to help young people **overcome challenges** and **achieve lasting mental health recovery**. We work closely with young people and their families to create a supportive, **collaborative environment** that empowers growth and healing.

**Our Services Include**:

- **Professional Clinical Support**: Tailored mental health services for young people and their families, addressing issues that may not be fully supported by headspace alone.
- **Evidence-Based Therapy**: We provide **individual therapy** that is trauma-informed and recovery-focused, helping young people heal and build resilience.
- **Family and Carer Involvement**: We ensure that families and carers are actively involved in assessments, care planning, and reviews to ensure holistic support.

**Collaborative Care**: We liaise with key agencies, participate in case conferences, and consult with other professionals to ensure the best care for each young person.

**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

**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.**

**About You**
- You have a 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.

**What We Offer**
- **Professional Growth**: We are committed to your professional development and offer numerous opportunities for physiotherapists to enhance their skills and advance their careers
- **Supportive Leadership and Project Team**: Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment, all working together to achieve a successful and well-developed service.
- **Impactful Work**:Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community, enriching health and well-being in countless ways every day.
- **Additional Days Off**: Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on full time positions
- **Full Salary Packaging**: which means you save more tax.
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- You can even salary sacrifice relocation costs if you choose to move to the Central Coast
- **Discounted Fitness Passport **to balance your wellbeing.
- **Access to Wellbeing programs** and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**_Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment._**

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**_For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Merillo_**

**Phone: 4304 7878**

**Applications Close: Sunday 15 December at 11:59 pm