Central Coast Local Health District
Reference number
REQ636080
Occupation
Mental Health Clinician
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Salary Information
$ $129591
Closing date
01 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician
Remuneration: Depending upon qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tuggerah Business Park
Requisition ID: REQ636080
Application Close: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11.59pm
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is committed to delivering Trusted Care and Better Health for Everyone. We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to provide clinical and operational leadership across a range of child and family mental health programs, including the GOT IT team, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH), Family-Focused Recovery, and under-12 CAMHS clinicians.
This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to guide multidisciplinary teams, support early intervention, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for children and families. If you are committed to service excellence, collaborative practice, and making a meaningful difference in your community, we invite you to lead with us.
This role is suitable for the following:
* Social Worker Level 5
* Occupational Therapist Level 5
* Nurse Manager Grade 2
* Senior Psychologist
* About the Role
* In collaboration with theCAMHS Service Manager, the Team Leader will offer expert guidance, supervision, and coordination to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care is delivered across all programs. The role also includes maintaining a clinical caseload, allowing for hands-on engagement with children and families. You will work between Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with no evening, weekend, or shift work required.
* Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical supervision, leadership, and operational oversight across multiple child and family mental health programs.
* Manage a caseload while also fulfilling team leadership and service coordination duties.
* Ensure compliance with organisational policies, clinical governance, risk management, and relevant legislation.
* Liaise and consult with internal teams, external agencies, and partner organisations to promote integrated, family-centred care.
* Support staff development, performance planning, and professional obligations across all program areas.
* Uphold culturally safe and trauma-informed practices, particularly in work involving Aboriginal children and families
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in mental health-related discipline: Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW; Registered Nurse, Registered Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with three years of registration. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in clinical practice, multidisciplinary supervision of clinical staff, team coordination and conflict resolution.
* Experience taking a lead role in service development planning and quality improvement including documenting the process, report writing and evaluation of activities/initiatives.
* Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a broad range of service providers eg. FACS, NDIS, NGOs and other health service departments.
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.
Benefits
* 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.
* Supportive and Inclusive Workplace - Join a team that values diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration, where your contributions are respected and you're supported to thrive both personally and professionally.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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.
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.
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.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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 in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
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.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
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.
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.
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