Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people impacted by a parent’s mental health concerns as a CAMHS YP-COPMI Clinician with Hunter Valley Mental Health Service.
Remuneration: $41.22 - $66.83 Per Hour (Dependent on Qualifications) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 , Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Hunter Valley Mental Health Service Maitland
Requisition ID: REQ690505
Applications Close: Monday 2nd November 2026
About The Role
In this meaningful role, you’ll deliver care coordination, clinical consultation and tailored support, working in partnership with young people, their families and carers, Adult Mental Health Services, CAMHS, government agencies and community organisations to promote coordinated, recovery-oriented care.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include coordinating referrals, contributing to multidisciplinary and interagency meetings, providing clinical consultation to professionals, and delivering short-term support to help meet the individual needs of children and young people.
Reporting to the CAMHS Manager of Special Programs and the local Adult Mental Health Service Manager, you’ll benefit from the guidance and expertise of the YP-COPMI Specialist Mental Health team and experienced Adult Mental Health clinicians.
Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to evidence-based practice, where you can share your expertise, strengthen partnerships across services and pursue ongoing professional development while helping create positive outcomes for children and young people at a pivotal time in their lives.
Where You’ll Be Working
Based at the Hunter Valley Mental Health Service, located at the historic former Maitland Hospital site, you’ll work in a region that blends rich heritage with a vibrant community atmosphere. Maitland offers a welcoming regional lifestyle, charming heritage streetscapes, local cafés and restaurants, and convenient access to the beautiful Hunter Valley. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families while enjoying all that this thriving regional centre has to offer.
What We Can Offer You
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
- Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
- Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Essential Requirements
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
- Extensive clinical experience and a strong understanding of child, adolescent and adult mental health services, with the ability to recognise the impact of parental mental health concerns on children and young people.
- A compassionate, family-centred approach, with demonstrated experience engaging with young people, families and carers to support their individual needs and wellbeing.
- Confidence and clinical initiative, with the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound professional judgement and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a talent for building strong partnerships, coordinating care and connecting services to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe workplace that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare,
and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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📌 Mental Health Clinician YP - COPMI Hunter Valley (Maitland)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Maitland