CCLHD - Gosford and Lake Haven Youth Access Team (YAT) Worker

NSW Health; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District (NSW Health) is seeking a Youth Access Team Worker to support young people aged 12–25 with initial assessments, brief interventions, and coordinated referrals. The role works within a multidisciplinary Youth Access Team across the Central Coast region.

You will liaise with CYPMH and other services to determine care pathways, promote youth-friendly practice, and strengthen partnerships to enhance prevention and access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Community Welfare, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related field, or Psychology/Nursing degree.
• Strong communication skills including telephone, verbal and written communication.
• Experience engaging with youth (12–25) and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screening assessments and provide brief interventions.
• Triage and refer to support services for youth.
• Coordinate with CYPMH and Adult Mental Health to determine pathways.
• Build linkages with partner services and promote youth-friendly practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Youth engagement

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in health or related field

Job description

CCLHD - Gosford and Lake Haven Youth Access Team (YAT) Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $1,778.52 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Across CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ694938
Applications Close: Monday 16th November 2026

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Health Clinician Level 1 to be an essential part of our Youth Access Team (YAT) team.

About the Opportunity

The YAT worker will conduct initial screening assessments, provide brief interventions, triage and facilitate referral to support services for a range of young people 12-25 years, including those who may be ‘at risk’ or experiencing mental health problems or mental illness and/or drug and alcohol problems.

This role is suitable for the following:

• Counsellor Lvl 1/2
• Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2
• Psychologist
• Registered Nurse
• Social Worker Lvl 1/2
• Welfare Off Lvl 1/2

This position plays a key role in ensuring continuity of care and enhancing the overall patient experience. In this role you will:

• Liaise closely with mental health professionals from CYPMH, Adult Mental Health Services to determine the appropriate clinical pathway or referral for young people.
• Work flexibly in a complex environment where there are a range of service providers and young people.
• Promote and adhere to youth friendly practice principles and advocate on behalf of young people whose care needs are being coordinated by headspace.
• Maintain and strengthen established linkages with project partners and co-located service providers in order to promote prevention initiatives and provide consultation and liaison.

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Community Welfare, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other qualifications deemed relevant by the employer, or Tertiary Degree Psychology, or Tertiary Degree in Nursing plus Division 1.
• Extensive experience working with young people plus demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the mental health needs of young people (12 – 25 years) and their families.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating (telephone, verbal and written) including active listening and motivational interviewing.
• Demonstrated skills in engagement with young people and carers to work holistically with them around mental health issues.
• Demonstrated experience in working independently and within a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.

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?
Cara Corbet
Phone: [phone]***
Email: ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or 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.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccation 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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