Mental Health jobs in Newcastle NSW

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people impacted by a parent’s mental health concerns as a CAMHS YP-COPMI Clinician with Hunter Valley Mental Health Service.




Remuneration: $41.22 - $66.83 Per Hour (Dependent on Qualifications) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 , Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Hunter Valley Mental Health Service Maitland
Requisition ID: REQ690505
Applications Close: Monday 2nd November 2026

About the Role

In this meaningful role, you’ll deliver care coordination, clinical consultation and tailored support, working in partnership with young people, their families and carers, Adult Mental Health Services, CAMHS, government agencies and community organisations to promote coordinated, recovery-oriented care.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include coordinating referrals, contributing to multidisciplinary and interagency meetings, providing clinical consultation to professionals, and delivering short-term support to help meet the individual needs of children and young people.

Reporting to the CAMHS Manager of Special Programs and the local Adult Mental Health Service Manager, you’ll benefit from the guidance and expertise of the YP-COPMI Specialist Mental Health team and experienced Adult Mental Health clinicians.

✨ Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to evidence-based practice, where you can share your expertise, strengthen partnerships across services and pursue ongoing professional development while helping create positive outcomes for children and young people at a pivotal time in their lives.

Where You’ll Be Working

Based at the Hunter Valley Mental Health Service, located at the historic former Maitland Hospital site, you’ll work in a region that blends rich heritage with a vibrant community atmosphere. Maitland offers a welcoming regional lifestyle, charming heritage streetscapes, local cafés and restaurants, and convenient access to the beautiful Hunter Valley. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families while enjoying all that this thriving regional centre has to offer.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Clin Psychology/clin psych in training, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

Extensive clinical experience and a strong understanding of child, adolescent and adult mental health services, with the ability to recognise the impact of parental mental health concerns on children and young people.

A compassionate, family-centred approach, with demonstrated experience engaging with young people, families and carers to support their individual needs and wellbeing.

Confidence and clinical initiative, with the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound professional judgement and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

✨ Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a talent for building strong partnerships, coordinating care and connecting services to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

• 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 you require 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

  
  

How to apply:

• Significant experience and knowledge in working with children and or young people with mental health concerns and their parents/ guardian and family.

  
  
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application to therapeutic interventions with children/young people and their parents/guardian and family.
Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with children/ young people and their parents /guardians and key stakeholders through the application of well developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
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Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact John Mowatt on John.Mowatt@health.nsw.gov.au