Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Part Time until April 2027 Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3 Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications Hours Per Week: 38 and 24

Location:
Citigate Centre Requisition ID: REQ699158 Applications Close: Thursday 19th November 2026 at 11:59pm Make a meaningful difference for people living with complex mental health needs through the Pathways to Community Living Initiative. Join our team and use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to support people transitioning from long-term inpatient care back into the community.

About the Opportunity

Join the Central Coast Local Health District's Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) and play a key role in supporting people with enduring and serious mental illness to transition from long-term inpatient care back into the community. Working across inpatient and community settings, you will provide specialist clinical leadership while contributing to service development, care planning and the implementation of the PCLI framework. In this role you will: Work collaboratively with Mental Health and AOD teams to identify consumers requiring PCLI support and develop individualised assessment, care and transition plans. Provide specialist mental health intervention, clinical leadership and expert consultancy across inpatient and community settings. Support consumers, families and carers through a recovery-oriented approach, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the development, review and implementation of clinical processes, policies, procedures and new models of care. Act as a resource and mentor to health professionals,



contribute to education and quality improvement activities, and support the implementation and evaluation of the PCLI program. For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, or eligibility for AASW membership as a Social Worker.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in mental health, including experience providing complex care and working within a recovery-oriented framework.
- Robust leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and support multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience developing and implementing innovative models of care, clinical processes and service improvements for people with complex needs.
- A strong understanding of contemporary mental health practice, including relevant NSW Health policies, standards and the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI).

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?

Lysandra Moran Phone: 02 4328 7888 Email: Lysandra.
[email protected]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District
- NSW Health

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 setting 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

- 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.

📌 CCLHD - Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) - Mental Health and AOD Clinician (Central Coast)
🏢 Central Coast Local Health District
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