Cclhd - Headspace Gosford and Lake Haven Clinical

**Employment Type**: Temporary Part Time
**Position Classification**: Health Clinician Level 4
**Remuneration**:$59.28 - $67.79 per hour
**Hours Per Week**:16
**Requisition ID**: REQ532262

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician for headspace Gosford and Lake Haven. If providing direct client work, providing clinical advice and support to a team in a high-volume service is something you thrive on, and you enjoy working in supportive team environment then this could be your next opportunity.

**This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.**

**This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent **require** an early return from **maternity leave**, this contract of employment will cease with two **weeks notice**. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.**

The Clinical Lead in collaboration with the headspace Manager will provide expert clinical and operational leadership and supervision to Youth Access Team staff.
The Clinical Lead is responsible for liaising and providing consultation to staff and managers of other mental and general health teams and relevant external agencies to ensure smooth pathways for clients moving across internal and external service systems.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the Youth Access Team complies with professional and organisational obligations in relation to policies and procedures, risk management and notifications in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
You will also undertake direct clinical work with young people aged 12-25 years experiencing mental health problems and accessing the headspace centres at Gosford and Lake Haven.

CCLHD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; Indigenous Australians, people who identify as LGBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in mental health related discipline: Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW; Occupational Therapist (Health Professional Level 4); Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager Level 2); Registered Senior Psychologist Yr. 1-3.
- Extensive experience as a clinician in the provision of mental health, child & adolescent mental health and/or drug & alcohol services.
- Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a broad range of service providers e.g. FACS, NGOs other health service Departments
- Tertiary qualifications in mental health related discipline: Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW; Occupational Therapist (Health Professional Level 4); Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager Level 2); Registered Senior Psychologist Yr. 1-3.
- Extensive experience as a clinician in the provision of mental health, child & adolescent mental health and/or drug & alcohol services.
- Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a broad range of service providers e.g. FACS, NGOs other health service Departmen

**This role is suitable for the following grades**:

- Social Worker Level 4
- Nurse Manager Grade 2
- Senior Psychologist
- Counsellor Level 4

**Where you’ll be working**

This role will rotate across the headspace Gosford and Lake Haven sites.

The CCLHD values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, providing a platform for impactful work in healthcare management. You will be part of a team committed to driving organisational change, improving service delivery, and achieving strategic goals. This role requires traveling between various sites and facilities across a large geographic area, ensuring broad engagement and implementation of healthcare improvement initiatives.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

**What we Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- 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 services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- 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 envi