Camhs Intake

**_Join us in providing expert care and support to young people navigating mental health challenges_**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: CAMHS Intake
- Mental Health Clinician - Level 3
**Remuneration**: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour + superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 24
**Requisition ID**: REQ609702
**Location**: Wallsend Campus
**Applications Close**: Sunday 26th October 2025

**Where you'll be working**
An exciting opportunity is available with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Centralised Intake team for an experienced mental health clinician. This role involves engaging with young people, their families/carers, and service providers via telephone and virtual care to ensure timely access to appropriate mental health services. CAMHS is a specialist service providing assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-17 and their families/carers across the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNE LHD). Referrals typically involve young people experiencing complex and severe mental health issues that significantly affect their daily functioning and development. The location of this position is negotiable.

**What you'll be doing**
As a CAMHS Centralised Intake (CCI) clinician, you will use telephone and virtual care to provide comprehensive assessment, intake, and service linkage for young people and their carers within the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). The CCI team plays a vital role in making mental health services more accessible, efficient, and coordinated, ultimately supporting children and young people on their journey toward improved mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Our model of care is trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and family-centred.
You will be part of a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team and receive direct line management from the CAMHS CCI Special Programs & Partnerships Manager. The role offers regular clinical supervision, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to a wide range of training and education programs—all designed to support your growth and success in this important role.

**About you**
This role requires highly developed verbal and written communication, negotiation, and critical thinking skills. You will demonstrate confidence in clinical decision-making, along with proven experience in conducting comprehensive bio-psycho-social-cultural assessments and mental health risk assessments. Strong clinical judgement and the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders are essential. The successful applicant will be skilled in engaging and building rapport with young people and their carers, providing compassionate and effective support to those experiencing emotional distress and vulnerability.

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association and (where relevant) general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- For appointment at Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: 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 service.

**What we can offer you**
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

**Additional Information**
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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