About the position:

• Full-time
• Based in Castle Hill
• Working Monday to Friday

Our focus is on hiring the best fit for our team and the young people we support. To ensure this, we're open to candidates of varying experience levels.

Are you a recent graduate? Be mentored by our experienced and supportive team as a Youth Access Clinician!

Are you an experienced professional? We would love for you to contribute to our team as a Senior Youth Access Clinician!

About headspace and Flourish Australia

One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things.

Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

About the Opportunity

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs.

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centred 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.
• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and mentoring of students and provisionally registered psychologists.
• Identifying and implementing 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.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline, and eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body; and eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience and have (or are eligible to receive) National or State registration (Senior Youth Access Clinician only).
• Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of recovery focused practice.
• Have a clear understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health in the community.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have a high degree of computer literacy.

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders.

About the Benefits

• Attractive salary: $63,000 - $78,000 (dependent on experience) + 10% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + 10 weeks Paid Parental Leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career development, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST.

For further information, please contact Holly Greenlees, Clinical and Operations Manager, E: [email protected], using the subject line: headspace Youth Access Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs (please do not email applications)