CCLHD - Eating Disorders - Health Clinician Level 4

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: Depending upon qualifications
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Based at Toukley
Requisition ID: REQ662452
Application Close: Tuesday 15th September at 11.59pm

Are you a Nurse, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Dietitian, Aboriginal Counsellor, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking to specialise in eating disorders?

Join a highly respected specialist service and take the next step in your career with comprehensive mentorship, structured supervision, and professional development through NSW Health.

As a Clinician within the Eating Disorders Outpatient Service (EDOS), you will provide specialist, evidence-based care to people experiencing eating disorders and support their families throughout recovery. Working within a multidisciplinary mental health team, you will deliver high-quality clinical care while promoting recovery, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for consumers.

Beyond direct clinical practice, you will contribute to service development, research, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing implementation of the EDOS Model of Care. You will also provide consultation and support to health professionals across the district, helping to build capability and strengthen the delivery of eating disorder care within community settings.

What sets this role apart is the exceptional professional support available. Through structured supervision, tailored professional development, and mentorship from leading Australian and international eating disorder experts, you will develop advanced specialist skills and have the opportunity to grow into a recognised leader in the field.

This position is graded for the below: 

• Clinical Psychologist
• Counsellor Level 4
• Dietitian Level 4
• Occupational Therapist Level 4
• Senior Psychologist
• Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
• Social Worker Level 4

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• You have a Tertiary degree and current full registration with APHRA or eligible for membership of relevant professional body as either a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Registered Clinical Psychologist or Snr Psychologist, Counsellor- (Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health-Djirruwang program) and maintenance of such.
• Demonstrated extensive post graduate experience either working within Mental Health or a specialist Eating Disorders service with demonstrated knowledge of disordered eating, body image and related social and cultural issues.
• Extensive understanding of the clinical expertise required in the identification, assessment, diagnosis, care planning, management, treatment and provision of safe clinical care of people with feeding and eating disorders and their families, using evidence-based practice. In particular, demonstrated knowledge of CBT-E and/or FBT.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a variety of therapeutic counselling models, including trauma-informed care for effective treatment of consumers with complex mental illnesses and their families.
• NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel between sites.

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

At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:

Work-Life Balance

• 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?
Judith Leahy
Phone: 02 4352 8***
Email: ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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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-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3*** 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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