Mental Health Social Worker jobs in Central Coast, NSW

Mental Health Social Worker work in Central Coast, NSW

Mental Health Social Worker roles in Central Coast, NSW sit within strong demand across all disciplines. NDIS sector is particularly active. Private practice openings are consistent. Proximity to Sydney makes recruitment somewhat easier than more remote regions. mental health social worker positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Social workers in mental health bring a holistic, person-in-environment perspective to practice. They provide counselling, case management, advocacy, and practical support — helping people navigate housing, financial hardship, family relationships, and access to services alongside their mental health treatment.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) delivers public mental health services across the Gosford and Wyong areas, including inpatient units at Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital, community mental health teams, and specialist services. The Central Coast has a population of over 340,000 and is one of the most populous regional LHDs in NSW.

Qualifications typically required

• AASW-accredited Bachelor or Masters of Social Work
• AASW full membership
• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) credential for clinical therapy roles
• NDIS Worker Screening Check for community roles

Key employers in Central Coast, NSW

• Central Coast Local Health District
• Gosford Hospital
• Wyong Hospital
• headspace Gosford
• headspace Wyong
• Central Coast PHN
• Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN
• Mind Australia
• Aftercare