Cclhd - Care Navigator - Camhs

• Act as a key point of contact for families attending CAMHS, supporting them to navigate complex service systems.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement timely, achievable, person-centred care plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes, including collating information, organising meetings, and tracking agreed goals.
• Develop and maintain effective service pathways between CCLHD, NDIS, Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI), CMOs, NGOs, schools, and private providers.
• Provide consultation and liaison support to CCLHD staff regarding best practice, referral options, and available supports for neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.
• Contribute to service improvement projects, including the development of referral tools, service maps, and consumer-focused information resources.

• Support system-level capability building by improving knowledge and confidence in working with neurodiversity, recovery-oriented practice, and NDIS processes.

This role is graded for the following:

• Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Grade 2
• Dietitian Level 3
• Counsellor Level 3
• Occupational Therapist Level 3
• Physiotherapist Level 3
• Social Worker Level 3
• Speech Pathologist Level 3
• Clinical Psychologist
• Senior Psychologist

• Degree qualifications in your relevant clinical discipline and current professional registration (e.g. AHPRA or relevant professional body), with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services or a mental health setting.
• Strong understanding of Recovery Oriented Mental Health Practice.
• Experience in case management and developing, implementing, and reviewing client-centred support plans.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with community partners, including GPs, schools, NGOs, CMOs, and disability services.
• Current Working With Children Check, National Police Check, Category A immunisation compliance, and a current Australian Driver’s Licence.

• 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.

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.