Acknowledgement of Country Hunter New England Mental Health Services respectfully acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the custodians of the land in which our mental health facilities are located. We pay our respects to our Elders who are the knowledge holders of our culture and who keep our traditions, rituals, song lines alive. We respect the continuing connection to land, water and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to social, emotional, physical, spiritual mental health and wellbeing.

We acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our district, the staff who work with us and the Aboriginal services and organisations who partner with us to improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our footprint. We ask all those that walk, work and live on traditional Aboriginal lands to be respectful of culture and traditions. Mental Health Intake Clinician CAMHS Centralised Intake - Wallsend This is a targeted position in accordance with Policy Directive (PD2016_053) NSW Health Good Health - Great Jobs: Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020.

Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria. Exemption is claimed under S21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality by providing documentation before the interview in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal applicants then applications from non-Aboriginal applicants will be considered. This position is graded as an Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist 2.

Candidates who have completed a degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 3. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2024 (Part time/Job Share may be considered) Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3 or Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications Superannuation Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ354514 About the job: CAMHS Centralised Intake (CCI) are seeking applicants who are passionate about improving the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities. As a CAMHS Centralised Intake (CCI) clinician, the successful Candidate will utilise telephone contact/virtual care to provide comprehensive assessment, intake and service linkage for young people/carers; within the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley & New England regions.

The position aims to support young people and carers to access the right servic.