CCLHD - Gosford and Lake Haven Youth Access Team (YAT) Worker
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 and 24 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ658980
Application close: Monday 25th May
The Central Coast Local Health District is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join the Youth Access Team (YAT) at headspace Gosford, headspace Wyong and headspace Lake Haven in temporary or permanent positions.
We are offering a Permanent Full Time role and a Temporary Part time at 24 hours per week until 09th May 2027.
About The Opportunity
As a YAT Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people aged 12–25 who may be experiencing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, or other vulnerabilities. Working within a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and early intervention support to young people and their families.
Key responsibilities include conducting initial screening assessments, delivering brief interventions, and coordinating referrals to appropriate internal and external support services. You will work closely with clinicians and professionals across Child and Youth Mental Health (CYPMH), Adult Mental Health Services, GPs, and Allied Health teams to ensure young people receive timely and appropriate care.
As the first point of contact for young people accessing headspace services, you will be responsible for building rapport, facilitating engagement, and supporting a positive client experience. The role also includes maintaining accurate client records and data entry to support effective service delivery. Outreach activities may occasionally be required to meet the diverse needs of young people within the community.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for young people and making a meaningful difference in the lives of families across the community.
This role is suitable for the following: Counsellor Level 1 and 2
Counsellor Level 1 and 2
Occupational Therapist Level 1 and 2
Occupational Therapist Level 1 and 2
Social Worker Level 1 and 2
Social Worker Level 1 and 2
Welfare Officer Level 1 and 2
Welfare Officer Level 1 and 2
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Requirements
* Minimum tertiary bachelor degree in Community Welfare, Counselling, Social Work (where degree provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work), Occupational Therapy (plus general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia) (Health Professional L1-L2), or other qualifications deemed relevant by the employer; or tertiary degree psychology (4 year degree with 4th year honours in psychology) plus either provisional or full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA/Psychology Board of Australia (Psychologist Yr 1-Yr 9); or tertiary degree in nursing plus division 1 registration as a registered nurse with AHPRA (RN Y1-8). In addition welfare officers, counsellors, social workers, sexual assault workers and occupational therapists are required to have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in community welfare/counselling/social work/occupational therapy in order to be classified as a level 2.
* You have experience working with young people (aged 12–25 years) and a demonstrated understanding and knowledge of their mental health needs.
* Demonstrated skills in engagement with young people and their families to work holistically with them around mental health issues.
* Willingness to travel to other locations within the district.
Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Work-Life Balance
* Accrued day off each month (ADO)
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Paid parental leave
* Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
* Novated leasing options
* Relocation assistance (where eligible)
* Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
* Free flu vaccinations
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
* Access discounted private health insurance
* Access to professional development and education
* Secondment and career advancement opportunities across the district
Need More Information?
Emma Vaughan
Phone: (02) 4304 7870
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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 in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD‐ or call 02 4320 3519 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.
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.
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.
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