Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Part time

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1

Remuneration: Depending on Qualifiaction

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Location: Across CCLHD

Requisition ID: REQ694938

Applications Close: Monday 16th November 2026

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters?

At Central Coast Local Health

District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Health Clinician Level 1 to be an essential part of our Youth Access Team (YAT) team.

About The Opportunity The YAT worker will conduct initial screening assessments, provide brief interventions, triage and facilitate referral to support services for a range of young people 12-25 years, including those who may be ‘at risk’ or experiencing mental health problems or mental illness and/or drug and alcohol problems.

This Role Is Suitable For The Following

Counsellor Lvl 1/2

Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2

Psychologist

Registered Nurse

Social Worker Lvl 1/2

Welfare Off Lvl 1/2

Role

This position plays a key role in ensuring continuity of care and enhancing the overall patient experience. In this role you will:

- Liaise closely with mental health professionals from CYPMH, Adult Mental Health Services to determine the appropriate clinical pathway or referral for young people.
- Work flexibly in a complex environment where there are a range of service providers and young people.
- Promote and adhere to youth friendly practice principles and advocate on behalf of young people whose care needs are being coordinated by headspace.
- Maintain and strengthen established linkages with project partners and co-located service providers in order to promote prevention initiatives and provide consultation and liaison.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

- Minimum Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Community Welfare, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other qualifications deemed relevant by the employer,



or Tertiary Degree Psychology, or Tertiary Degree in Nursing plus Division 1.
- Extensive experience working with young people plus demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the mental health needs of young people (12 – 25 years) and their families.
- Demonstrated experience in communicating (telephone, verbal and written) including active listening and motivational interviewing.
- Demonstrated skills in engagement with young people and carers to work holistically with them around mental health issues.
- Demonstrated experience in working independently and within a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.

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.

Advantages

- 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.
- Growth opportunities: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Cara Corbet

Phone: (phone hidden)

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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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-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 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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