CCLHD - CAMHS Getting On Track in Time (GOT IT!) Clinician

🔍 Central Coast

Tuggerah, Tuggerah Mental Health Services | Central Coast

📁: Health Clinician

💼: Central Coast Local Health District

📅   : REQ638717 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ638717
Application close: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11.59pm

The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is looking for professional and experienced Health Clinician to work with children, parents, carers and school staff with the aim of preventing mental illness and behavioural disorders in later life and improving educational outcomes for Children in Kindergarten to Year 2.

The program will work with young children, parents, carers and school staff.

CAMHS GOT IT! will provide opportunities for partnering with local services. In particular, Family Referral Services will assist in providing linkages with appropriate CMOs and family support services, including CMO partners in Brighter Futures.

About the Opportunity:

As a Got It! Mental Health Clinician, you will join a specialist, school-based early intervention team delivering evidence-based programs to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Working within primary school settings, you will facilitate social and emotional learning groups for children in Kindergarten to Year 2, deliver structured parenting programs for parents and carers, and partner closely with teachers and school staff to strengthen their capacity to respond to children’s wellbeing needs.

This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to early identification and prevention. The Got It! program works alongside children, families and schools to reduce the risk of escalating behavioural and emotional concerns, build parenting confidence and skills, and enhance whole-school capability in supporting student wellbeing. The role also includes contributing to program planning, evaluation, and professional education activities to ensure high-quality, sustainable service delivery.

CAMHS GOT IT! is a whole school approach which supports:

CAMHS Service - Increased community capacity to provide early intervention
School staff - Universal program-related training and intervention-specific guidance for primary school
Parents - Multi-level evidence based parenting interventions. These will include universal, group and
Individual parenting programs for parents of indicated children and will complement existing parenting programs
Children - Universal screening, targeted assessment and group treatment for indicated children in the primary school setting
Families – Streamlined referral for identified child and family needs.

This role is suitable for the following:

Welfare Off Level 3
Counsellor Level 3
Occupational Therapist Level 3
Social Worker Level 3
Senior Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Significant post-graduate experience providing assessment and intervention to children and their families presenting with complex mental health needs using evidence-based approaches.
Demonstrated understanding of child development, and the effects of trauma on child mental health.
Experience and skill in developing, delivering and evaluating group programs for parents and young children
High level communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of key stakeholders.

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.

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 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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