CCLHD - Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) - Mental Health and AOD Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3

Remuneration: Dependent upon Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Central Coast

Requisition ID: REQ623672

Applications Close: Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview Date: Friday, 5 December 2025

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) is a specialist team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Grounded in person-led, recovery-oriented care, the team is driven by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs. The PCLI team works across inpatient and community mental health services, supporting consumers experiencing or at risk of experiencing long acute mental health stays. The team makes a meaningful difference to consumers, carers, kinship groups, and service partners by promoting recovery, reducing unnecessary long-stay hospitalisation, and strengthening system coordination. With strong leadership at both local and statewide levels, we support one another through inclusive communication, a culture of continuous learning, and a passion for meaningful change.

About the Role

The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) team is a small, specialist service based at Citigate Mental Health Centre in North Gosford. The role involves providing expert guidance and support to mental health clinical teams across Central Coast Local Health District, rather than direct case management. The PCLI team provides consultation, education, and strategic input across both inpatient units and community mental health services to improve care pathways for people with severe and persistent mental illness.

This position supports adults with complex mental illness, with a strong emphasis on recovery-oriented, person-led care. The PCLI team makes a difference by reducing the risk of prolonged hospitalisation, supporting carers and kinship networks, and enhancing capability within NDIS and mental health services through education and collaborative care planning.

The MH/AOD component of the role will work directly with consumers and staff to:

• Create an understanding within the mental health service of alcohol and other drug (AOD) factors that may complicate recovery for consumers experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, long-term hospitalisation.
• Inform clinical teams about comorbid AOD challenges and support reflection on internal assumptions regarding the experiences of consumers with complex needs.
• Support consumers to engage with their AOD journey at any stage of change.
• Review and enhance opportunities for collaboration between mental health services and CCLHD AOD services.

The PCLI team is part of a state-wide network of PCLI services across all Local Health Districts. This network provides clinical and leadership support, as well as access to specialist statewide resources including Speech Pathology, Forensic and Clinical Risk Management, Medical, Rehabilitation, and AOD expertise. The Ministry of Health PCLI team provides guidance that ensures clear direction, alignment to purpose, and a commitment to recovery-focused, client-led best practice.

This role is suitable for the following:

• • Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
• • Social Worker Level 3
• • Occupational Therapist Level 3
• • Psychologist
• • Senior Psychologist

For more information about Pathways to Community Living Initiative Team, please view the PCLI MoH webpage.

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

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers. Registered Nurse requires a relevant post registration qualification and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the post graduate qualification

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team and enact team plans in a self-directed manner.

• Demonstrated ability to provide expert care and develop and implement new model of care partnerships for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, complex care needs, and alcohol or other drug use.

• Current knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Strategic Plan, CCLHD Service Plan, Standards, Circulars and Policy Frameworks which impact on current mental health practice (including PCLI)

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: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with 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: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

For role-related queries, please contact:

Lysandra Moran

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or Simon Hill

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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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