CCLHD - Older Persons Mental Health Care Coordinator

NSW Health; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Australia is seeking a Health Clinician Level 1 for their Older Persons Mental Health Team. This role involves providing care coordination and case management for older adults over 65 with mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in sensitive mental health care. The position offers a temporary full-time contract with work-life balance benefits, including salary packaging and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Accrued day off each month

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Discounted gym memberships

Telehealth support

Confidential EAP counselling

Free professional development courses

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with registration or membership.
• Sensitive, person-centred care for older adults.
• Experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and case management for older adults.
• Conduct mental health assessments and deliver treatments.
• Support families and carers in navigating mental health needs.

Skills

Understanding of mental health needs

Recovery-oriented practices

Ability to work independently

Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Social Work

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until 11th October 2026

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1

Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Wyong Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ617689

Applications Close: Sunday, 30th November 2025 at 11:59pm

Are you a caring health professional ready to make a real difference for older adults with mental health needs? Central Coast Local Health District is looking for a Health Clinician Level 1 to join our Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Team at Wyong. This is an exciting opportunity for Level 1 / 2 clinicians experienced in working with people over the age of 65.

About the Opportunity

As an OPMH Care Coordinator, you will work with people over 65 living with moderate to severe mental illness, including those in residential aged care. You’ll provide care coordination, case management, recovery-focused interventions, and support for families and carers. Using your clinical reasoning and expertise, you’ll conduct mental health assessments, deliver evidence-based treatments, and make referrals in line with best practice standards.

You’ll work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, helping older adults and their families navigate complex mental health needs and improve their quality of life.

This role is suitable for the following grades:

• Social Worker Level 1 / 2.
• Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2.
• Psychologist.
• Clinical Psychologist.
• Registered Nurse.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1.

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

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant tertiary qualification (Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work) with the required registration or membership, and a current valid Australian Divers Licence.
• Understands the mental health needs of older adults and their families and can provide sensitive, person-centred care.
• Applies recovery-oriented, evidence-based mental health practices, including clinical assessment, treatment planning, and interventions with consumers and carers.
• Can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality care with a willingness to learn and adapt.

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.

Need More Information?

Ilana Krug

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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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 in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail] or call 02 4320 3519 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. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

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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