Central Coast Local Health District
Reference number
REQ634822
Occupation
Mental Health Clinician
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Salary
$116, $120,469.88
Closing date
17 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Full time - Temporary till January 2027
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Depending upon qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tuggerah Mental Health Services
Requisition ID: REQ634822
Applications Close: Tuesday 17th February 2026 @ 11:59PM
Do you thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your work creates real change? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Care Navigator to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and support young people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.
About the Opportunity
As the Care Navigator within CAMHS, you will play a pivotal role in improving access, coordination, and continuity of care for children and young people with co-morbid neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health presentations.
Working closely with families, multidisciplinary teams, community partners, NGOs, and the disability sector, you will help bridge service gaps and create clear, achievable pathways of care. This role is central to strengthening collaboration across health, education, and community systems and ensuring families feel supported, informed, and empowered.
In this role, you will:
* Act as a key point of contact for families attending CAMHS, supporting them to navigate complex service systems.
* Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement timely, achievable, person-centred care plans.
* Coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes, including collating information, organising meetings, and tracking agreed goals.
* Develop and maintain effective service pathways between CCLHD, NDIS, Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI), CMOs, NGOs, schools, and private providers.
* Provide consultation and liaison support to CCLHD staff regarding best practice, referral options, and available supports for neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.
* Contribute to service improvement projects, including the development of referral tools, service maps, and consumer-focused information resources.
* Support system-level capability building by improving knowledge and confidence in working with neurodiversity, recovery-oriented practice, and NDIS processes.
This role is graded for the following:
* Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Grade 2
* Dietitian Level 3
* Counsellor Level 3
* Occupational Therapist Level 3
* Physiotherapist Level 3
* Social Worker Level 3
* Speech Pathologist Level 3
* Clinical Psychologist
* Senior Psychologist
For more information about this role, please view thePosition Description
About You
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate clinician who is confident working across systems and disciplines. You will bring strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a genuine commitment to recovery-oriented, family-centred care.
You will have:
* Degree qualifications in your relevant clinical discipline and current professional registration (e.g. AHPRA or relevant professional body), with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification clinical experience.
* Demonstrated experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services or a mental health setting.
* Strong understanding of Recovery Oriented Mental Health Practice.
* Experience in case management and developing, implementing, and reviewing client-centred support plans.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience working with community partners, including GPs, schools, NGOs, CMOs, and disability services.
* Current Working With Children Check, National Police Check, Category A immunisation compliance, and a current Australian Driver's Licence.
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.
Need More Information?
Cara Corbett
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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.
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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