headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Nowra work to improve health, social and vocational/educational outcomes for young people.

Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Nowra. We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality services. Services focus on physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal health & chronic disease management. Grand Pacific Health covers a large portion of South Eastern NSW, the A.C.T and Murrumbidgee region. Our vision is equitable health care where everyone has access to affordable, quality and culturally appropriate health services.

We welcome and encourage applications from people who have a lived experience of mental illness and recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

About the position

We are seeking an energetic experienced mental health professional to join our team.

Interested applicants should be committed to delivering focused psychological services as part of a multidisciplinary team approach towards meeting the primary care, mental health, drug and alcohol, economic and social recovery needs of young people. An interest and/or experience in working with families and schools is an advantage.

Based in our Nowra hub, the position is full time and a relocation allowance may be available. The position is fixed term until 30 June 2022 with extensions likely.

Why work for us?

• Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
• As a full time position you have the opportunity to enjoy a rostered day off each month
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support
• Extra leave at Christmas
• Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Generous salary packaging options including meals and entertainment benefits
• We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!

What you’ll need

• To be a registered psychologist, clinical psychologist, mental health accredited social worker, or mental health accredited occupational therapist. Applicants who are working towards these qualifications will also be considered
• A passion for working with young people

For more information contact David Wootton, Service Manager headspace Nowra on ph: 4446 7300 or [email protected], using the subject line: Mental Health Clinician - headspace Nowra enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Download the Position Description and Employee Benefits Information.