Youth Access Team Worker – Mental Health (12–25)

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

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.