Mental Health Clinician

As our Mental Health Clinician you will provide contemporary, evidence based psychological support services to young people accessing the service. This role reports to the Clinical Lead and is a full time permanent contract at an established centre.

If you are a Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, Mental Health Accredited Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker and you are passionate about improving the lives of young people, we want to meet you!

Benefits to you:

Besides being a part of an innovative service that is committed to improving the well-being of young people with dedicated staff and supportive leaders fostering a strong team culture, you'll enjoy competitive pay and a work environment that prioritises professional growth, skill-building, and staff well-being.

Additional benefits include:

• Opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 of tax-free income.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Rewards program that offers discounts on hundreds of household brands.
• Reception and administrative support and access to young person friendly consulting rooms, activity space, and a private workspace 
• Ample free parking
• Paid annual leave and monthly accrued days off
• No weekends
• Collaborative team with some flexibility across other centres
• A diverse team of clinicians
• A workplace culture that values self care and sustainability
• ... and also fun including team activities and cake day!

The headspace intake team will undertake a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of all young people prior to referral to our Mental Health Clinicians. A range of on-site complementary services are available should additional supports be required, including Alcohol and Other Drug counselling, Vocational and Educational support, reproductive and sexual healthcare and group programs. The headspace team will work in partnership with Mental Health Clinicians to provide a comprehensive, wrap-around service for young people.

What you bring:

You will have experience working with Mental Health and well-being across a broad client base, leading to the provision of inclusive and high-quality therapeutic services, with a recovery and strengths-based focus. Experience working with young people and theirfamilies is highly desirable.

Key Requirements

• Clinical Psychologists, Psychologists and Nurses must hold full registration with AHPRA
• Social Workers must be Mental Health Accredited with the AASW
• Occupational Therapists must have Better Access to Mental Health endorsement from OT Australia
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to hold one.
• Undergo a current and satisfactory Police Check.?
• We require all our team to be fully up-to-date with the COVID-19 vaccinations.

Applications close on Monday 22nd of April.

Apply now, we can’t wait to meet you!