Mental Health Clinician - Youth Engagement Specialist
Mental Health Clinician - Youth Engagement Specialist
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09-05-2025
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Job Description
Support young people in crisis and shape transitions to recovery in a vital mental health role.
Remuneration: $109247 $133156 Per Annum Super Salary Packaging
Location: Hunter Valley Mental Health Service
Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID:REQ568494
Applications Close: Sunday 18/05/2025
Where youll be working:
Join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) as part of the Youth Engagement Service (YES) where youll work with young people experiencing acute mental health distress. This is a 12month temporary fulltime position embedded within the Hunter Valley Mental Health Team based in Maitlanda vibrant regional centre surrounded by picturesque wine country bushland and easy access to Newcastle.
The YES initiative places CAMHS clinicians within adult mental health teams offering assertive flexible and communitybased support for young people up to the age of 24. Youll be joining a skilled compassionate and responsive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering personcentred care and improving outcomes for young people and their families.
About the role:
In this impactful role you will:
- Provide culturally safe traumainformed and developmentally appropriate mental health assessment and treatment
- Deliver shortterm evidencebased interventions to young people in crisis
- Offer specialist advice and consultation to adult mental health colleagues
- Facilitate smooth transitions from CAMHS to adult mental health services
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholderswithin health government and communitymanaged agenciesto ensure integrated and responsive care
About you:
You are a senior mental health clinician who is:
- Emotionally intelligent and clientfocused
- Passionate about working with young people in acute mental health distress
- Skilled in navigating complex systems and transitions
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and collaborative abilities
- Committed to traumainformed culturally competent and recoveryoriented practice
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology Occupational Therapy Social Work or Nursing
- AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body
- Demonstrated experience supporting young people in acute mental health settings
- Willingness and ability to travel within the local region
- Commitment to regular supervision and ongoing professional development
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for fulltime employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (prorata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligiblefull time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of nonclinical and clinical professionals
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Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths 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 wellbeing of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Amy Farrar on
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths 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 wellbeing of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.
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 yourequire 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrierfree application process.
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