CCLHD - Senior Clinician Level 3

Employment Type:
Full time - Temporary till Jan 2027

Position Classification:
Senior Clinician Level 3

Remuneration:
Dependent on qualifications

Hours Per Week:
38

Location:
Central Coast

Requisition ID:
REQ632849

Applications Close:
Thursday, 22nd January 2026 at 11:59PM

Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) for a dynamic opportunity as a Senior Clinician Level 3 in our Team. Showcase your exceptional skills and contribute meaningfully to the Central Coast community services alongside our diverse Mental Health teams.

About The Opportunity
The Senior Clinician for Intellectual Disability and Mental Health provides specialised consultation and liaison support within the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Mental Health Service. This position delivers expert clinical guidance to build the capacity of health professionals and key stakeholders in responding effectively to the needs of consumers with intellectual disability and co-occurring mental health concerns.

The position offers consultancy, mentoring, education, and training to staff across the CCLHD. It also plays a crucial role in assisting health professionals, external agencies, consumers, and carers to access appropriate supports and navigate pathways into mental health services.

The position requires advanced clinical expertise and consultancy across CCLHD, delivering evidence-based assessment, intervention and care planning while maintaining a clinical caseload within a consultation-liaison framework.

The position provides clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, supports service development and continuous improvement, and contributes to education and quality activities, while working autonomously and in alignment with NSW Health policies, work health and safety requirements, and the Caring for the Coast values.

This Role Is Graded For The Following

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

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

About You
We are looking for someone who has:

• Advanced clinical knowledge and specialist expertise within your discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver evidence-based assessment, consultation and interventions across diverse settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills with the ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven capacity to mentor and support clinicians and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage consumers, carers and stakeholders.
• Commitment to work health and safety, NSW Health policies, and the Caring for the Coast values

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.

Need More Information?
Loren Moody

Phone:

Email:

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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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.

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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