CCLHD - CAMHS Mental Health Worker

NSW Health; Central Coast; Sur place; AUD 106 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accrued day off monthly

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Free flu vaccinations

Telehealth support

EAP counselling

Discounted private health insurance

Free professional development courses

Secondment opportunities

Résumé du poste

NSW Health is seeking a CAMHS Mental Health Worker within Central Coast Local Health District. You will deliver assessments, intensive case management and evidence-based interventions to children, adolescents and their families.

Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide trauma-informed, recovery-focused care and coordinate with schools, GPs and community services. The role emphasizes continuity of care, collaboration with families, and strong documentation and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Qualifications and registration/eligibility for one of the listed professions.
• Experience with children, adolescents and families in mental health.
• Strong assessment, intervention and case-management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients and teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide mental health assessments and assertive case management.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused care with families.
• Coordinate care with inpatient units, schools and GPs.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and care planning events.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support quality improvement.

Connaissances

Child & Adolescent MH

Assessment & Case Mgmt

Trauma-informed care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work & prioritisation

Formation

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Psychology

Psychology

Nursing

Social Work

Welfare

Counselling

Midwifery

Description du poste

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration:$2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ695029
Location: Across CCLHD
Applications Close:Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.59pm

Make a real difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to delivering Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. We are seeking passionate and experienced Mental Health Clinicians to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), providing specialist support to young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges.

About the Opportunity

As a CAMHS Mental Health Worker, you will provide assertive outreach, comprehensive assessment, intensive case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents and their families.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused care while partnering with families, carers and community services to support positive mental health outcomes.

This position plays a key role in ensuring continuity of care and improving the wellbeing of children and young people across the Central Coast. In this role you will:

• Provide mental health assessments, assertive case management and evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused care in collaboration with families and carers.
• Coordinate care and work closely with inpatient units, community services, schools, GPs and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences and care planning to support holistic outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualifications and registration/eligibility for one of the following professions: Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Welfare, Counselling or Midwifery.
• Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families within a mental health setting.
• Strong assessment, therapeutic intervention and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, families and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

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.

• 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?
Niki Wardrope
Phone:[phone]***
Email:*************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

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 theStepping Upinitiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Deaninour Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at***************@health.nsw.gov.auor call 02 4320 3*** for one-on-one support.

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.

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.