Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ452475

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as Youth Complex Worker. In this crucial role, you will provide clinical services to individuals aged 12-25 and their families, addressing moderate mental health problems and disorders.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
 

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Fleet Cars available to use when travelling from site to site and where required to visit homes.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
   

About You

• You have degree qualification/s and AHPRA registered in either Nursing or Psychology or Occupational Therapy, or Degree qualification in either Social Work or Social Science. AND a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• You have Postgraduate experience working within a within a Mental Health or Child and Adolescent Mental Health service.
• Experience working within a crisis intervention model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the mental health needs of young people (12-25 years) and their families.
   

This role is suitable for the following: 

• Social Worker Level 1 or 2
• Occupational Therapist Level 1 or 2
• Counsellor Level 1 or 2
• Welfare Off Level 1 or 2
• Psychologist
• Registered Nurse
• Clinical Psychologist
   

Where You’ll Be Working

The Youth Complex worker will liaise closely with mental health professionals from headspace, CYPMH, Adult Mental Health Services, co-located partners and other relevant services to determine the appropriate clinical pathway or referral for young people who access headspace Gosford and Lake Haven services.

The Youth Complex Worker will work from the headspace Gosford and Lake Havens sites; other centre locations as required and in an outreach capacity.

Child Safe Standard Commitment 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. 

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 

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Loren Moody on PH: 0428 747 258 or [email protected] 

Applications Close: Sunday 10 December 2023 at 11:59 pm

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.