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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ470016
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
We would love you to come and join our friendly, supportive, professional CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) Team located in the Citigate Centre at Gosford. The purpose of this CAMHS role is to provide a range of services to the local community to children, adolescents, and families with a range of difficulties that seriously impact on their Mental Health and wellbeing. We have a range of professionals with the necessary skills to assess, treat and provide ongoing evaluation to children, young people and their families. Our team are supportive of career development and can offer a great work/life balance.
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.
- 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.
- You have a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and a valid Working with Children Check or happy to obtain one.
- You will need to hold a Minimum Tertiary Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration or Social Work with AASW membership or Counselling or Community Welfare.
- You have 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 enjoy working independently and as part of a team and have a focus on developing key relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.
- 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.
- To provide professional clinical services to young people and their families.
- To provide evidence based individual therapy with a recovery focus.
- To ensure families and carers have input into assessments, care plans and reviews where appropriate.
- To liaise with relevant agencies and actively participate in case conferences and team meetings concerning the care of young people and support families.
- To consult with team members and staff from other agencies regarding the care and management of clients.
- 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
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.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
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 build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
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.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our
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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Merillo;
Phone : (02) 4304 7878
Email : Catherine.Merillo@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Thursday, 29 February 2024 at 11.59pm.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
