headspace Intake Clinician

Stride; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave loading

Meal allowance

Parental leave

Stride Rewards

Wellbeing day

Additional leave purchase

Training & development

Supervision

Job summary

Stride's headspace team in Beaudesert, Queensland is seeking an Intake Clinician to deliver contemporary clinical services for young people aged 12-25 within a multidisciplinary team. The role covers assessment, case management and group work, with participation in education programs and quality improvement activities.

The position is part-time (4 days/week), fixed-term to 20 August 2027, with HPSS Level 3 pay, super, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following registrations per requirements.
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to education, professional development and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, case management and group work as required.
• Participate in mental health education programs for health professionals and community groups.
• Contribute to quality and service improvement within a multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with Senior Intake Officer to monitor client pathways.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care to young people aged 12–25 seeking health and related services.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

AHPRA registration or eligibility

Job description

About Us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

On offer:

• Based in Beaudesert, QLD
• Part time (4 days / wk), fixed-term contract until 20/08/2027
• Paying on HPSS Level 3 plus Super
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
• Paid parental leave
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• Reflective practice supervision
• Excellent training and development
• Supportive team environment
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)

About the role:

As an Intake Clinician you will be responsible for delivering contemporary level of profession specific clinical services assessment, treatment and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards and applying clinical protocols including documentation.

As part of Stride's headspace team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required
• Participate in the provision of appropriate mental health education programs for health professionals, community-based services and community groups.
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve client care and enhance the delivery of services within a multidisciplinary team and the service.
• Liaise with Senior Intake Officer to monitor and manage client pathways
• Deliver high quality evidence based clinical care as a member of the multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for young people aged 12-25 years seeking to access primary care, mental healthcare, alcohol and drug services and social, educational and vocational services

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: General or Provisional AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse OR Social Worker with AASW registration/eligibility
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with a superior understanding within the continuum of care.
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising high level communication skills to establish effective partnerships and provide consultation to the team as well as government and other non-government service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional development of self and others through education, professional networking and application of evidence-based practice
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental healthrecovery,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

For any queries, please email [e-mail].