Youth Mental Health Clinician, Access Team

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off each month

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport discounts

EAP counselling

Private health insurance discount

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a Health Clinician Level 1 to join the Youth Access Team. The role includes initial screening assessments, brief interventions, triage, and referral facilitation for youth aged 12–25 who may be at risk or experiencing mental health or substance use issues.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor degree and strong communication skills, with experience working with young people and in multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in community welfare, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, or nursing with Division 1.
• Extensive experience with youth (12–25) mental health needs.
• Strong communication (phone, verbal, written) and active listening.
• Engagement with youth and carers for holistic care.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with mental health professionals to determine clinical pathways.
• Work flexibly in a complex, multi-provider environment.
• Promote youth-friendly practice and advocate for young people’s care.
• Maintain linkages with project partners and co-located services.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Youth engagement

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a Health Clinician Level 1 to join the Youth Access Team. The role includes initial screening assessments, brief interventions, triage, and referral facilitation for youth aged 12–25 who may be at risk or experiencing mental health or substance use issues.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor degree and strong communication skills, with experience working with young people and in multidisciplinary settings.