Cclhd - Gosford and Lake Haven Youth Access Team

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time_ (up to August 2025)_
**Position Classification**: Health Clinician Level 1
**Remuneration**: Dependent on Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Requisition ID**:REQ510923

**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.**

Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you looking for your next career challenge?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Youth Access Team (YAT) worker to join the dedicated and vibrant team at Central Coast Local Health District.

**About You**
- You will have extensive experience working with young people (12 - 25 years), along with demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the mental health needs of young people and their families.
- You will be able to maintain connections and networks with various government, community, and corporate stakeholders to establish clear referral pathways for young people in crisis and those at risk of mental health and substance abuse issues.

**Where You'll Be Working**

This role is primary based at Gosford Hospital, however you may be required to work from various outreach locations.

The YAT worker will conduct initial screening assessments, provide brief interventions, and triage, facilitating referrals to support services for young people, including those at risk or experiencing mental health issues, mental illness, and/or substance abuse problems.

The YAT worker will closely liaise with mental health professionals from CYPMH, Adult Mental Health Services, and co-located partners to determine the appropriate clinical pathway or referral for young people accessing headspace services in Gosford and Lake Haven. Additional tasks include acting as the first point of contact for young people and their families, engaging with and liaising with GPs and Allied Health Professionals, collecting client minimum data sets, and performing data entry.

**_This role is suitable for the following:_**
- _Counsellor Level 1_
- _Counsellor Level 2_
- _Occupational Therapist Level 1_
- _Occupational Therapist Level 2_
- _Psychologist_
- _Registered Nurse_
- _Social Worker Level 1_
- _Social Worker Level 2_
- _Welfare Officer Level 1_
- _Welfare Officer Level 2_

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 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.**

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact _Cara Corbett_
**Phone**: 0460 624 123

**Applications Close: Sunday, 22nd September 2024 at 11:59pm**

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