Use virtual care methods to provide support to young people and their families, whilst enjoying location flexibility!
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 32
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.33 per hour + super + salary packaging
Requisition ID: REQ585038
Location: Negotiable
Applications Close: Sunday, 20th July 2025.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has come up with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Centralised Intake team for an experienced mental health clinician who would like to engage with young people, carers, and service providers via telephone/virtual care to ensure young people access the right service at the right time. CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development. The location of this position is negotiable.
As a CAMHS Centralised Intake (CCI) clinician, you will utilise telephone contact/virtual care to provide comprehensive assessment, intake, and service linkage for young people/carers; within HNELHD. CAMHS Centralised Intake (CCI) aims to make mental health care services for children and young people more accessible, efficient, and coordinated, ultimately supporting the child/young person in their journey toward improved mental, social and emotional wellbeing. The model of care is trauma-informed, recovery oriented and family-centred.
You won’t be working alone. As part of our supportive team, you'll receive direct line management and guidance from the CAMHS CCI, Special Programs & Partnerships Manager and you will be working within an experienced multi-disciplinary team. Additionally, you will benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs - all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.
As our ideal candidate, you will:
- Demonstrate your highly developed verbal and written communication, negotiation and critical thinking skills
- Have confidence in your clinical decision making
- Showcase your experience in bio-psycho-social-cultural assessment and mental health risk assessment
- Work comfortably with computer systems such as IPM, Medchart and so on
- Be flexible and adaptable to the needs to the patients and their families
- Have a great team spirit
Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association and (where relevant) general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- For appointment at Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the service.
Benefits:
- Location Negotiable – work flexibly within our district!
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary part-time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Julie Walter at julie.walter@health.nsw.gov.au
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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