Headspace Mental Health Clinician

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community-led work

Professional development 15 days/year

6 weeks annual leave

Flexible work policy

Salary packaging

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation in Alice Springs seeks an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join headspace and support young people aged 12–25. This male-identified, full-time role delivers assessment and therapy across centre and school settings, with emphasis on culturally aware practice and youth engagement.

The role requires relevant Allied Health qualifications, two years of clinical mental health experience, and current NT driver license.

Qualifications

• Degree with professional accreditation and minimum two years clinical mental health experience.
• Knowledge of prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in mental health.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture and integration of Aboriginal values in practice.
• Ability to work with young people and families in goal setting and care coordination.
• Current C class NT Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment and therapeutic services to 12–25 year olds.
• Deliver services across headspace centre and school-based settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting within timeframes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Allied Health degree

Job description

Mental Health/SEWB - Alice Springs

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Clinician

to work as part of our headspace service in Alice Springs,

supporting young people aged 12-25 years

MALE IDENTIFIED POSITION

Full-time continuous contract

37.5 hours per week

$110,916 - $124,196 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$136,195 - $153,019

About the role

The headspace Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing mental health assessment and therapeutic services to young people between the ages 12-25 presenting with a broad range of issues relating to mental health, alcohol and substance use, identity, relationships and trauma. The role is delivering services across the headspace centre, and a school-based setting.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• A degree in relevant discipline (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or other Allied Health) or equivalent qualification, with professional accreditation (e.g. AHPRA or similar) with minimum two years clinical experience and endorsement in mental health
• Knowledge of mental health best practice in relation to prevention, assessment, early identification, treatment and rehabilitation and a proven capacity to deliver innovative, quality client services within professional and service timeframes.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia's history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
• Ability to partner with young people accessing the services and their family or other significant supports, including them in goal setting, care planning and care co-ordination to identify and address health and wellbeing goals.
• Demonstrated ability in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, both orally and in writing and be willing to discuss and demonstrate own knowledge and skills with work colleagues.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel and work from remote locations.
• Current C class NT Driver License

What we offer: Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.