CCLHD - headspace and Youth Complex Senior Clinician

at  Central Coast Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (now until 2 October 2025)
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ525381

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.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Clinician to join our headspace and Youth Complex team. This temporary full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary environment, supporting young people aged 12-25 years who are facing mental health challenges, substance abuse issues, or complex needs. As a Senior Clinician, you will play a key role in conducting assessments, providing evidence-based treatment, and facilitating referrals to appropriate services. You will also take on a leadership role in coordinating care, offering clinical advice to the team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to young people in need.
As a Senior Clinician, you will conduct initial screening assessments and provide evidence-based treatment and brief interventions to young people experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues. Your role will include triage, case coordination, and facilitating referrals to appropriate support services, ensuring young people receive timely and effective care. You will work closely with families, carers, and other staff members to develop individualized care plans and support young people through their treatment journey.
In addition to direct clinical work, you will lead daily clinical review meetings, providing expert clinical advice to the Youth Access Team and Youth Complex Workers. You will also be responsible for supporting complex cases and ensuring that clinical processes and procedures are up to date and effective. Your role will involve outreach work, offering flexibility and support to young people in a variety of settings.

This role is ideal for any of the following grades:

• Counsellor Level 3
• Occupational Therapist Level 3
• Psychologist
• Social Worker Level 3
• Senior Psychologist
• Sexual Assault Worker Level 3
• Welfare Officer Level 3
• Clinical Psychologist
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

This role is ideal for a dynamic professional who is committed to youth mental health and wellbeing, and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families, we invite you to apply.

• Counsellor Level 3
• Occupational Therapist Level 3
• Psychologist
• Social Worker Level 3
• Senior Psychologist
• Sexual Assault Worker Level 3
• Welfare Officer Level 3
• Clinical Psychologist
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade