Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist in training, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $83,670 - 144,021 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ697088

Location: Newcastle Community Health Service

Closing Date: Wednesday 04 November 2026

Join our CAMHS Youth Transition Service, located in the local Adult Mental Health Service and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people as they transition from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to adult mental health services.

About The Role

The position will be at the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service, based at the James Fletcher campus, covering the Newcastle and Port Stephens LGAs. In the position you will play a vital role in supporting young people to remain engaged with mental health services during this important transition. You will provide care coordination, consultation and clinical support, working collaboratively with young people, their families and carers, Adult Mental Health Services, CAMHS, government agencies and community partners to ensure coordinated, recovery-oriented care.

Your day-to-day work will include managing referrals, participating in multidisciplinary and interagency meetings, providing consultation to clinicians, and delivering short-term transition support and care coordination.



You will report to the CAMHS Manager of Special Programs and the local Adult Mental Health Service Manager and be well supported by the Youth Engagement Specialist Mental Health team and experienced clinicians within Adult Mental Health Services.

About You

This position is suited to an experienced clinician with a sound understanding of both child, adolescent and adult mental health services. You will have demonstrated experience working with young people, families and carers, and a strong understanding of the impact of mental health concerns on young people. You will be confident working autonomously while also thriving as part of a multidisciplinary team, with excellent communication, collaboration and care coordination skills.

In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You'll have opportunities to share your knowledge and expertise, work across a broad network of services, and continue your professional development while helping improve outcomes for young people during a critical stage of their mental health journey.

Essential Criteria

- 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.

Why join Hunter Current England Health?

- Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
- Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
- Salary packaging options
- Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
- Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
- Fitness Passport for you and your family

What You'll Be Doing

Provide a high quality clinical service to clients/patients/consumers and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for clients/patients/consumers of the service.

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Information For Applicants

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