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Cclhd - Gosford And Lake Haven Clinical Lead
Posted on June 18, 2026
- Central Coast, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ664657
Application Close: Sunday 28th June 2026 at 11.59pm
Clinical Lead – Youth Access Team
The Clinical Lead, working in partnership with the headspace Manager, provides expert clinical and operational leadership, guidance, and supervision to Youth Access Team staff. The role is responsible for fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and youth-focused mental health services.
CCLHD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; Indigenous Australians, people who identify as LGBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Lead plays a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This includes providing clinical consultation and advice to staff and managers across mental health and general health services, as well as relevant community and external agencies, to facilitate integrated care and ensure seamless pathways for young people accessing support across service systems.
The position is accountable for ensuring that the Youth Access Team operates in accordance with professional standards, organisational policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements. This includes oversight of clinical governance processes, risk management, incident reporting, and mandatory notifications to promote quality and safe service delivery.
In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Clinical Lead will provide direct clinical care to young people aged 12–25 years who are experiencing mental health concerns and accessing services through the headspace centres at Gosford and Lake Haven.
The Clinical Lead will also undertake direct clinical work with young people aged 12-25 years experiencing mental health problems and accessing the headspace centres at Gosford and Lake Haven.
This position operates across both headspace Gosford and headspace Lake Haven, with the successful applicant rotating between sites as required.
This role is suitable for the following:
- Senior Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist level 4
- Counsellor Level 4
- Social Worker Level 4 Nurse Manager Grade 2
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Employees appointed at the Senior Psychologist level shall satisfy the criteria for the Psychologist classification and have completed a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service and thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologist.
This is an opportunity to form ongoing, meaningful relationships with clients and families while being fully supported by a team renowned for its expertise, kindness, and collaborative culture.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You will bring a strong commitment to high-quality community care and a passion for helping people. You will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in mental health related discipline: Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW; Occupational Therapist (Health Professional Level 4); Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager Level 2); Registered Senior Psychologist Yr. 1-3.
- Extensive experience as a clinician in the provision of mental health, child & adolescent mental health and/or drug & alcohol services.
- Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a broad range of service providers e.g. FACS, NGOs other health service Departments.
- Experience taking a lead role in service development planning and quality improvement including documenting the process, report writing and evaluation of activities/initiatives.
Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to other locations within District.
Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:
Work-Life Balance
- Accrued day off each month (ADO)
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Paid parental leave
Financial Benefits
- Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
- Novated leasing options
- Relocation assistance (where eligible)
Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Access discounted private health insurance
Career Growth
- Access to professional development and education
- Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District
Need More Information?
Cara Corbett
Phone: 0412157857
Email: Cara.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
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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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