• Full-time closed-term (until June 2023)
• Working Monday - Friday
• Located in Parramatta

headspace Parramatta is looking for a dedicated Youth Access Clinician/Senior Youth Access Clinician to join the team!

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? Come learn from our experienced 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 the Benefits

• Attractive salary: $63K - $84K (dependent on experience) + 10% superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + 10 weeks Parental Leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year
• 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.
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff

About headspace

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing.

About the Opportunity

In this rewarding role you will be responsible for the provision of clinical mental health services for the youth in Parramatta including:

• Delivering quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centred planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
• Designing treatment plans and relevant interventions to assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.
• Coordinating supports with service providers including medical professionals, Government Departments and services, non-government organisations and schools.
• Identifying and implementing community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey

Selection Criteria

• Possess tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector
• Have relevant experience working with youth
• Hold a valid current driver's licence

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to background checks and evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders.

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on the advertisement.

A position description is attached.