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Youth Access Clinician - headspace Broken Hill

Flourish Australia
  • Full-time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $74,000+ p.a.

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. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au.

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

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

  • Delivering quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered planning and coordination, therapeutic interventions and specialised career development services.
  • Identifying and implementing community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the young person on their recovery journey
  • Offering initial education and guidance on routine clinical matters
  • Providing support and information to family and significant others, by engaging in telephone and/or face-to-face contact with families of young people
  • Promoting family involvement in treatment planning through collaboration with the headspace Broken Hill team

About the Benefits

  • Attractive salary starting at $74,000 per annum
  • Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
  • Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and 2 additional days of personal leave

Selection Criteria

Essential:

  • 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
  • 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
  • Are able to demonstrate the importance of, and have a clear and strong understanding of, the value of team work
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment
  • Have a high degree of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with report writing and electronic client information management systems
  • Hold a valid current driver's licence

Highly desirable:

  • Experience supporting persons with alcohol and other drugs support needs

To submit your application please click Apply Now.

For further information, please contact Rynnette Gentle, Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Access Clinician - headspace Broken Hill enquiry via EthicalJobs (please do not email applications).

We are actively observing COVID safe work practices and have implemented flexible working arrangements. We encourage you to get in touch with the listed contact if you have any questions or concerns.

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