CCLHD - Family Clinician - Whole Family Team - Health Clinician Level 3

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependant upon qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Across CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ683873
Applications Close: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution can make a meaningful difference to the lives of families and children? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for an experienced Family Clinician to join our Whole Family Team.

About the Opportunity

As a Family Clinician in the Whole Family Team, you will provide specialist, trauma-informed interventions to support the recovery, safety and wellbeing of families and their children involved with the child protection system. You will work alongside families where there are concerns relating to the impacts of parental mental health and/or drug and alcohol use on parenting.

Supported and mentored by experienced Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol clinical leadership, you will provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and intervention in families’ homes and community settings. You will work closely with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), health services and government and non-government agencies to provide coordinated care and strengthen parenting capacity so children can safely remain with their families.

In this role you will:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of social, psychological and environmental factors affecting family functioning, child safety and wellbeing.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based counselling, treatment and intervention plans in collaboration with clinical leads.
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred care that responds to the unique needs of children and families.
• Work collaboratively with health services, DCJ, Aboriginal Health and community organisations to support integrated and seamless care.
• Build and maintain effective professional networks and referral pathways to strengthen outcomes for families.
• Exercise sound clinical judgement in the assessment and management of complex presentations, seeking clinical support when required.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, professional development, quality improvement and service innovation.
• Support the delivery of interventions aligned with the NSW Health Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Framework, relevant standards, guidelines and policies.

This role is graded for the following:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2.
• Occupational Therapist Level 3.
• Psychologist.
• Social Worker Level 3.

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Nurse or eligible Psychologist, or eligibility for membership with the AASW as a Social Worker.
• Demonstrated experience working with families, with knowledge of mental health and/or drug and alcohol assessment tools, interventions and models of care.
• Comprehensive experience in assessment, counselling, therapy and/or casework with families, including an understanding of the impact of violence, abuse and neglect on child development.
• Strong clinical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with families, colleagues and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and remain effective in complex and emotionally challenging situations.
• Experience contributing to clinical leadership, supervision, professional development and quality improvement.
• An eligible NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel for work, as well as a current Working with Children Check.

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?
Jordan Hardy
Phone: 0456 917 759
Email: Jordan.Hardy@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. 

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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