CCLHD - headspace and Youth Complex Senior Clinician

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – End date: 1 February 2026

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3

Remuneration: Depending on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 20

Location: Lake Haven Community Health Centre

Requisition ID: REQ594383

Applications Close: Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Bring your expertise. Inspire change. Make a lasting impact.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate Senior Clinician to join our dedicated Headspace team. This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where your skills, compassion and commitment will directly shape the lives of young people and their families. Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team delivering meaningful, high-quality services to the vibrant Central Coast community.

About the Role

The Senior Clinician will work within a multidisciplinary team of private practitioners, allied health, and welfare services to support young people aged 12–25. This includes conducting screening assessments, providing brief interventions and evidence-based treatment, coordinating cases, managing triage, and facilitating referrals for those at risk or experiencing mental health or drug and alcohol problems.

The Senior Clinician will liaise closely with mental health professionals from Children and Young People's Mental Health to determine the appropriate clinical pathway or referral for young people who access headspace and Youth Complex services. Other tasks include acting as a first point of contact for young people and their families, organising appointments, providing a brief intervention to young people, providing evidenced based treatment; engaging and liaising with GPs and Allied Health Professionals, and collection of client minimum data set and data entry. The Senior Clinician will also be required to work in an outreach capacity.

In addition, the Senior Clinician will lead daily clinical review meetings, provide intervention for more complex clients, and provide clinical advice as required to the Youth Access Team and Youth Complex Workers; as well as assisting in the review and recording of clinical processes and procedures.

This role is suitable for the following grades:

• Counsellor Level 3
• Occupational Therapist Level 3
• Psychologist
• Social Worker Level 3
• Senior Psychologist
• Sexual Assault Worker Level 3
• Welfare Officer Level 3
• Clinical Psychologist
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

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

About You

You hold a minimum tertiary bachelor's degree in one of the following:

• Community Welfare, Counselling, Social Work (eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Work)
• Occupational Therapy (with general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia – Health Professional Level 3)
• Psychology (4-year degree with full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA/Psychology Board of Australia – Psychologist Year 5–Year 9)
• Nursing (Division 1 Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA – CNS-2)
• Or other qualifications deemed relevant by the employer.
• If you are a Welfare Officer, Counsellor, Social Worker, Sexual Assault Worker, or Occupational Therapist, you also bring a minimum of three years' clinical experience in your field to be recognised at Level 2.
• You bring extensive clinical expertise supporting young people with multiple and complex needs, alongside proven ability to engage meaningfully with young people aged 12–25 experiencing mental health challenges and their families.
• You hold a current Australian Driver Licence and are willing to travel across locations within the District.
• Your strengths include exceptional communication skills whether over the phone, face to face, or in writing, paired with active listening and motivational interviewing techniques.
• You are confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated health professionals, providing advice, guidance, and compassionate support.

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

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact Cara Corbett on:

Phone:

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

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 our local 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 (PD2024_015). 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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