At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health challenges through assessments and tailored interventions.
- Company: Join Central Coast Local Health District, dedicated to better health for everyone.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity with excellent support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Qualifications in mental health fields and experience with children and adolescents required.
The predicted salary is between 121000 - 125000 $ per year.
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.
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: 02 4320 3*** Email: *************@health.nsw.gov.au
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 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. 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.
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