Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: $67357.32 – $105895 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ347051
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
- Do you have experience providing clinical metal health support to young people and their families?
- Looking to really make a difference with your skills and training?
- Join us at Central Coast Local Health District as a CAMHS Consultation & Assessment Team (CAT) Clinician.
About You
- You have experience as a Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Welfare Officer.
- You are able to provide rapid response, assertive case management and assessment to young people with mental health issues.
- You have excellent communication skills and can work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
- You have experience in providing support for a range of mental health disorders and substance abuse issues.
What you’ll be doing
The position sits within the Consultation and Assessment Team of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The service provides consultation and mental health assessments in an assertive outreach capacity, specifically young people aged Under 18 years old experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems/disorders.
- Undertaking assessments of children, young people and their families with a range of mental health problems and disorders.
- Ensuring families and carers have input into assessments, care plans and reviews where appropriate.
- Clinical interventions incorporate evidence based practice with a focus on early intervention, recovery and family engagement and support.
- Liaising with relevant agencies and actively participate in case conferences and team meetings concerning the care of young people and support to families.
- Consulting with team members and staff from other agencies regarding care and management of clients.
Where you’ll be working
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its cutting-edge patient care and exceptional community services. CCLHD provides the community with a caring, comprehensive and patient-centred environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
We offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Stepping Up Website
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
To hear from our team what it’s like to work with us, you can read their stories on our Instagram account. http://instagram.com/centralcoasthealth
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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Merillo on 4304 7878 or via email [email protected]
Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 16th October 2022
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.