Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration : Depending upon qualifications
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ562617
Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled mental health professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? Central Coast Local Health District is seeking professionals to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team. We are offering an exciting opportunity to provide assertive outreach and comprehensive case management to children and young people aged 0-17 facing mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert clinical services to children, young people, and their families/carers, helping to resolve mental health crises.
* Deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused individual therapy tailored to the needs of young people.
* Involve families and carers in assessments, care plans, and reviews to ensure holistic and comprehensive support.
* Collaborate with a wide range of professionals and agencies, participating in case conferences and team meetings to ensure the best care outcomes.
* Offer consultation and guidance to colleagues and external partners, supporting the management and care of young people in need.
This Position Is Graded For The Following
* Occupational Therapist Level 3
* Psychologist
* Clinical Psychologist
* Senior Psychologist
* Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
* Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2
* Social Worker Level 3
* Welfare Officer Level 3
* Counsellor Level 3
About You
* You have an unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence.
* You have postgraduate experience working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service or Mental Health Service.
* You meet the Essential Criteria with qualifications and APHRA registration if required.
* You will need to be available to work midday to 8:30 pm Monday to Friday and 09:30-06:00 pm on a Saturday to Sunday. This is a rotating roster.
What We Offer
* Supportive Leadership and Project Team: Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment, all working together to achieve a successful and well-developed service.
* Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community, enriching health and well-being in countless ways every day.
* Additional Days Off: 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: which means you save more tax.
o Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
o You can even salary sacrifice relocation costs if you choose to move to the Central Coast.
* Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
* Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.
The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
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.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: Stepping Up
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Merillo
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Phone: 4304 7878
Applications Close: Sunday 30 March 2025 at 11:59 pm
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