CCLHD - Gosford and Lake Haven Youth Access Team (YAT) Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: $38.51 - $45 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 hours
Location: headspace Gosford, Lake Haven and Wyong 
Requisition ID: REQ664672
Applications Close: Sunday 14th June 2026 at 11:59pm
 

Join a passionate team dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes for young people across the Central Coast.

About the Opportunity

Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 12–25 years to access the right mental health, wellbeing, and support services. As a Youth Access Team (YAT) Worker, you will play a pivotal role in engaging young people and their families, providing assessment, intervention, and referral pathways that promote positive outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and provide brief interventions for young people experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug, or psychosocial challenges.
• Triage and coordinate referrals to appropriate internal and external health, mental health, and community support services.
• Build trusted relationships with young people, families, carers, and key stakeholders to support person-centred care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, GPs, allied health professionals, and community agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Advocate for young people and promote youth-friendly, recovery-oriented approaches to care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, data collection, and contribute to ongoing service improvement initiatives.

This role is suitable for the following: 

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with young people and a strong understanding of the mental health, wellbeing, and support needs of people aged 12–25 years.
• Well-developed communication and engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with young people, families, carers, and stakeholders.
• Experience conducting assessments, providing brief interventions, and coordinating referrals within a health, mental health, or community services setting.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organisational, documentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a commitment to delivering youth-friendly, person-centred care.

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.

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?
Cara Corbett
Phone: 0412 157 857
Email: cara.corbett@health.nsw.gov.au

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 CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au 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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