CCLHD - CAMHS Safeguards Mental Health Clinician

CCLHD – CAMHS Safeguards Mental Health Clinician Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Clinician Level 3Remuneration: Depending upon qualificationsHours per Week: 38Location: Tuggerah Business ParkRequisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Thursday, 4th December 2025 at 11:59 PM About the role We’re looking for a Mental Health Clinician (Level 3) to join our Safeguards Team – a service dedicated to providing trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, and holistic care for children, adolescents, and their families. Provide compassionate, trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented care to children, young people, and families. Build authentic, playful, and engaging relationships with young people, meeting them at their level with creativity, energy, and empathy. Partner with parents, carers, and key community stakeholders, including schools, headspace, and other services to provide holistic support. Contribute to an innovative and adaptive service that is consistently recognised for its positive impact on families. Operate within a rotating 7‑day week roster – Monday to Friday 12 midday to 8:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Work within a light‑hearted, close‑knit team that values collaboration and camaraderie. Qualifications Minimum tertiary degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy (with AHPRA registration), Social Work (with AASW membership), Counselling, or Community Welfare, plus three years post‑graduate experience in mental health; OR Master’s degree Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist; OR a tertiary Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (including Division 1 AHPRA registration) with relevant post‑graduate qualifications and at least three years’ experience in the clinical area of their post‑graduate study. Postgraduate experience working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service or a Mental Health Service. Demonstrated knowledge of working within a crisis intervention model of care and sensitivity to the mental health needs of children (0‑18 years) and their families/carers. Valid NSW Driver’s Licence and valid WWCC. Benefits Work‑life balance: accrued day off each month, 17.5 % annual leave loading, paid parental leave. Financial benefits: salary packaging, novated leasing options, relocation assistance. Health & wellbeing: discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, EAP counselling, and discounted private health insurance. Career growth: free professional development courses and secondment opportunities. Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. We cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement. Contact Catherine MerilloPhone: 02 4394 1700Email: Equal Opportunity 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. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD‑ or call 02 4320 3519 for one‑on‑one support. Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. Vaccination requirement: Category A positions must provide evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID‑19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. COVID‑19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. Additional information: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr