CAMHS Youth Mental Health Clinician – Rapid Response

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off each month

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Discounted gym memberships

Free flu vaccinations

Telehealth support

Confidential EAP counselling

Discounted private health insurance

Free professional development courses

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District (NSW Health) is seeking a CAMHS Youth Mental Health Initiative Clinician to deliver specialist youth mental health care within headspace. You will provide rapid response assessments, outreach, intensive case management and evidence-based therapies for 12–25 year olds and their families.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with CAMHS, headspace and partners to improve access, engagement and outcomes, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented

Qualifications

• Qualified clinician registered or eligible in an approved discipline.
• Experience delivering youth mental health services and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to conduct rapid assessments, risk assessments and case management.
• Proven stakeholder engagement with families, schools and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response assessment and assertive outreach to youth aged 12–25.
• Deliver intensive case management and trauma-informed interventions.
• Develop and review individualised care plans with families and carers.
• Coordinate care with CAMHS, headspace, inpatient units, GPs and schools.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team improving access and continuity of care.

Skills

Youth mental health experience

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Case management

Evidence-based interventions

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Clinical qualification in approved discipline

Registration/eligibility in Australia

Job description

Central Coast Local Health District (NSW Health) is seeking a CAMHS Youth Mental Health Initiative Clinician to deliver specialist youth mental health care within headspace. You will provide rapid response assessments, outreach, intensive case management and evidence-based therapies for 12–25 year olds and their families.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with CAMHS, headspace and partners to improve access, engagement and outcomes, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented