CAMHS Mental Health Intake Clinician - Targeted

CAMHS Mental Health Intake Clinician - Targeted

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CAMHS Mental Health Intake Clinician - Targeted

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Be the voice that connects young minds to the right care—join our CAMHS Centralised Intake team and make every conversation count.

Remuneration : $109,247 - $133,156 per annum + super + salary packaging

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist

Location : Negotiable

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ578736

Applications Close : Sunday, 6th July 2025

Hunter New England Local Health District acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands in which our facilities are located. We pay our respects to Elders, Community members and Community-controlled sector who partner with us to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our district.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About Us

An exciting opportunity has opened 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). CAMHS also has a key relationship with YAMHS Wiyiliin ta Aboriginal Mental Health Service. 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.

About The Role

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.

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.

About You

This role requires highly developed verbal and written communication, negotiation, and critical thinking skills. You will have confidence in clinical decision making and demonstrated experience in bio-psycho-social-cultural assessment and mental health risk assessment. Sound clinical judgement and stakeholder consultation are key components of the role. The successful applicant will have the ability to engage and connect with young people / carers; to effectively support people experiencing emotional vulnerability.

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 : completed relevant post-registration qualification / s in Mental Health and at least 3 years' clinical experience in Mental Health.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer :

Additional Information

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Julie Walter on Julie.Walter@health.nsw.gov.au

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

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit : https : / / bit.ly / HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

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