AddressPosition Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Depending on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ465882
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.
Become a vital part of our caring team at Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) in Wyong as a Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Mental Health Clinician, impacting the lives of children and adolescents who require support. Your expertise will drive positive changes, fostering brighter futures and lasting transformations for young individuals in need.
About You
- You will have at minimum a tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration, or Counselling/Community Welfare, with three years post graduate experience. Alternatively, you will hold a Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice with AHPRA, Or a tertiary qualification in Nursing with Division 1 AHPRA registration with relevant postgraduate qualifications and 3 years experienced working in a relevant clinical area proceeding these studies.
- It is imperative that you possess Postgraduate experience working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service or Mental Health Service.
- You have demonstrated knowledge of working within a crisis intervention model of care.
- You demonstrate knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the Mental Health needs of young people (5-18 years) and their families.
- Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Clinical Psychologist
- Senior Psychologist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
- Social Worker Level 3
- Welfare Officer Level 3
- Counsellor Level 3
- Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2
Where You’ll Be Working
The service provides assertive outreach and intensive case management, specifically aimed at engaging young people aged 5 - 18 years experiencing moderate to severe Mental Health problems/disorders.
As a CAMHS Mental Health Clinician, you will be responsible for providing professional clinical services to young people and their families and evidence based individual therapy with a recovery focus.
You will ensure families and carers have input into assessments, care plans and reviews where appropriate alongside liaising with relevant agencies and actively participating in case conferences and team meetings concerning the care of young people and support families.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Merillo on Phone: 02 4304 7***Email: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd June 2024, at 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367
