CCLHD - Clinical Lead - Mental Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: Dependent Upon Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ621842
Applications Close: Monday, 24 November 2025 at 11.59pm

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Clinical Lead - Mental Health to join the Whole Family Team (WFT), part of CCLHD’s integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service.

About the Opportunity

As the Clinical Lead - Mental Health, you will work alongside the Clinical Lead - Drug and Alcohol to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and education to a multidisciplinary team of dedicated clinicians.

The Whole Family Team provides intensive, family-focused therapeutic support to vulnerable families across the Central Coast, where parental mental health and/or substance use places children at risk of significant harm (ROSH). Working in close partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), WFT delivers trauma-informed interventions - most often in the home - to help parents strengthen their parenting capacity and family functioning so children can safely remain with their families.

This role is suitable for the following - Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4. 

In this role you will:

• Provide expert clinical leadership, supervision, and mentoring to the Whole Family Team.
• Support the development and delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe interventions for families.
• Manage a clinical caseload and provide specialist mental health assessment, formulation, and treatment planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote a supportive environment.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and clinical research activities.
• Contribute to service innovation that aligns with the NSW Health PARVAN Framework, policies, and best practice standards.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description and On Call Agreement

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A tertiary qualification and full registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or Psychologist, or eligibility for AASW membership as a Social Worker.
• Strong expertise in mental health assessment and intervention, with experience supporting families where parental mental health and/or substance use affects child wellbeing.
• Proven leadership and clinical supervision skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience building effective partnerships across health, community, and government sectors.
• Committed to teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrated through leading quality initiatives and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in leadership and mental health practice.

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?
Laura Matheson
Phone: 4328 7350
Email: laura.matheson@health.nsw.gov.au

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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 are 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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