About the role

This is full-time close period contract position until June 30th 2025, with headspace Primary Care team, based at headspace, Penrith.

headspace Penrith is one of the headspace centres under Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. We can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.  

headspace Penrith | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services.

The Youth Access Team Clinician is responsible for facilitating integrated holistic health care, with the aim of improving outcomes for young people accessing headspace Penrith. As one of the first contact points for young people at the centre, the Youth Access Clinician will need to build a positive rapport with a wide range of young people, as well as their family and friends.

The Youth access Team Clinician will conduct intake and assessment of young people presenting to the service, including complex risk assessments and action a plan to mitigate any identified risk. They will also co-ordinate care, ensure treatment goals are met and adjusting provisions to help the young person meet their identified needs and goals.

The Youth Access Clinician will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, allied health clinicians, community engagement workers, and support staff.  They will also work closely with local community and partner youth and health services to provide holistic and integrated care.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration or eligibility with AASW
• Demonstrated experience of clinical practice within the mental health field (includes clinical placements and relevant volunteer work such as Lifeline).
• Demonstrated ability to provide triage and assessment of individuals with preference for assessment skills in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based clinical practice
• Willingness to collaboratively plan and coordinate a comprehensive bio-psycho-social approach and interventions to meet the needs of consumers.

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. 

• Salary packaging entitlements to increase your take-home pay.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Opportunities for career progression within a diverse and supportive team.
• A meaningful career that makes a positive impact on the lives of young people.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in mental health care for young people, we encourage you to apply and click the Apply button & attach your Resume

Should you have any questions, please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Access Team Clinician - headspace Penrith enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.