headspace Youth Access Clinician

Are you a recent graduate? Be mentored by our experienced and supportive team as a Youth Access Clinician! Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people!

headspace Bankstown are looking for a dedicated Youth Access Clinician to join the team!

About the position:

• Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Working Monday to Friday
• Based in Bankstown
• Attractive remuneration package from $79k - $88k p.a  + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!

About headspace

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. At headspace we provide young people with the opportunity to seek help early by bringing local health services under the one roof, making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.

• Design treatment plans and relevant interventions to assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.

• Coordinate supports with service providers including medical professionals, Government Departments and services, non-government organisations and schools.

• Identify and implement community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey.

• Offer education and guidance on clinical matters.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector.
• Current or provisional registration (or eligibility) with the appropriate professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, OTA, PACFA).
• Demonstrated experience in providing mental health care to young people (and their families/carers), including care coordination, mental health assessments, risk assessments and crisis intervention, and brief interventions.
• Knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice, as well as understanding the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a basic understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health issues in the community.
• High-level computer literacy, including report writing and electronic client management systems.

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

• Level 2 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT courses and ASIST
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive inductionprogram
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Applications close 5pm, 2nd September. Apply now!