Mental Health Clinician - Youth Engagement Specialist - Newcastle

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist in training, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $83,670 - 144,021 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ697088
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service 
Closing Date: Wednesday 04 November 2026

Join our CAMHS Youth Transition Service, located in the local Adult Mental Health Service and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people as they transition from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to adult mental health services.

About the Role

The position will be at the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service, based at the James Fletcher campus, covering the Newcastle and Port Stephens LGAs. In the position you will play a vital role in supporting young people to remain engaged with mental health services during this important transition. You will provide care coordination, consultation and clinical support, working collaboratively with young people, their families and carers, Adult Mental Health Services, CAMHS, government agencies and community partners to ensure coordinated, recovery-oriented care.

Your day-to-day work will include managing referrals, participating in multidisciplinary and interagency meetings, providing consultation to clinicians, and delivering short-term transition support and care coordination. You will report to the CAMHS Manager of Special Programs and the local Adult Mental Health Service Manager and be well supported by the Youth Engagement Specialist Mental Health team and experienced clinicians within Adult Mental Health Services.

About You

This position is suited to an experienced clinician with a sound understanding of both child, adolescent and adult mental health services. You will have demonstrated experience working with young people, families and carers, and a strong understanding of the impact of mental health concerns on young people. You will be confident working autonomously while also thriving as part of a multidisciplinary team, with excellent communication, collaboration and care coordination skills.

In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You'll have opportunities to share your knowledge and expertise, work across a broad network of services, and continue your professional development while helping improve outcomes for young people during a critical stage of their mental health journey.

Essential Criteria 

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification.

• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

How to Apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of mental health practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application when working with children/adolescents and families/carers in a mental health context/environment.

• Demonstrated understanding and clinical experience in providing timely, community evidence-based assessment and short-term treatment for children and/or adolescents and their families when presenting in with complex needs and in mental health crisis.

• Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with children/ young people and their parents /guardians and key stakeholders through the application of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
   

What you'll be doing

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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.

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.   

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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England 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.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Job share / part time arrangements will be considered. 

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