About Orygen and headspace

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

headspace is a world-first youth mental health initiative that supports young people who are going through a tough time; whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship break-ups or alcohol and other drug issues. The youth-friendly services at headspace are aimed at teenagers and young adults in recognition of the fact that 75 percent of mental disorders emerge before the age of 25 years.

About the job

The Senior Mental Health Clinician will work within the clinical team of headspace Sunshine providing increased capacity to engage and support young people with complex needs to seek and maintain their treatment within an enhanced primary care setting. This role will also support those young people at risk of self-harm and potential suicide who are presenting to the Emergency Departments (ED).

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager you will:

• Deliver youth-focused mental health care, managing complex cases and coordinating intake, assessment, and referrals for at-risk young people.
• Support Emergency Departments to identify and address barriers to service access for young people at risk of self-harm or suicide.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, promote headspace programs, and engage in community awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate case notes, ensure compliance with policies, and contribute to a safe, inclusive workplace culture.
• Participate in Clinical Review Meetings, research initiatives, and service development activities while supporting team cohesion.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing) and full registration with AHPRA or AASW (or eligibility for).
• Passion for improving youth mental health outcomes and extensive experience in mental health care, assessments, and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated expertise in service systems, legislation, and government policies related to youth mental health and substance use.
• Leadership skills, including supervision of staff, leading group interventions, and community engagement activities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build stakeholder partnerships.

Benefits

• $99,057-$120,576 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card & personal use car.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
• Benefit from a location that is easily accessible by public transport and offers amenities that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description click here. 

This is a part-time (0.8FTE 4 days a week), ongoing position.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.