Employment Type: Part Time Permanent till Jan 2027

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1

Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications

Hours Per Week: 16 hours

Location: Citigate Community Mental Health Centre, Central Coast

Requisition ID: REQ627793

Applications Close: Monday, 26th January, 2026 @11:59PM

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as a Mental Health Triage Clinician and play a vital role in supporting individuals with moderate to severe mental health conditions through recovery-focused care.

About The Opportunity

The Mental Health Triage Clinician role is based at the Citigate Community Mental Health Centre, operating Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. This position provides timely, non-acute mental health assessments and care coordination for consumers experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.

In This Role You Will

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver recovery-oriented, client-centred care that is collaborative, family-inclusive, and trauma-informed. The role involves:

Responding to referrals from the NSW Mental Health Telephone Access Line in a timely manner.Undertaking assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of mental health interventions.Coordinate care for consumers, including those on Community Treatment Orders/Forensic Orders where appropriate.Operate in a collaborative care model with consumers, carers, healthcare teams, and external providers to ensure continuity of care.Mentor and support less experienced staff and students in the application of clinical knowledge.

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Tertiary qualifications in Nursing (Registered Nurse), Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology with current professional registration.Current driver’s licence.Vaccination Category A / immunisation compliance.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a range of mental health settings.Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Understanding of recovery models in mental health and the ability to implement them in clinical practice.

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?

Sheree Dimitrescu

Phone: 0414192221

Email: sheree.dimitrescu@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 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. Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

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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