headspace Youth Access Clinician

Flourish Australia; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 75,600 - 84,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-Free Salary Packaging

Generous leave provisions

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Community Groups

Fleet pricing discounts

Employee discounts at over 400 retailers

Job summary

A leading provider in youth mental health in Broken Hill seeks a dedicated Youth Access Clinician for a full-time position until January 2027. The role involves delivering quality mental health services, developing treatment plans, and coordinating supports. Candidates should have tertiary qualifications in relevant health disciplines and an understanding of mental health issues affecting young people. Attractive remuneration and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health discipline.
• Understanding of mental health issues affecting young people aged 12-25.
• Ability to implement recovery-focused practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based recovery focused mental health services.
• Design and implement treatment plans for youths.
• Coordinate supports with various service providers.

Skills

Recovery focused practice

Mental health assessment

Cultural competency

Treatment planning

Community engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy

Job description

Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people!

headspace Broken Hill is looking for dedicated Youth Access Clinican to join the team!

About the parental-leave relief position:

• Closed-term Full-time (76 hours/fortnight) until January 2027
• Based in Broken Hill
• Working Monday to Friday
• Attractive remuneration package from $75,600 - $84,600 p.a + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the right applicant

About headspace

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

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

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

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
• Eligibility for membership with an appropriate professional body (e.g. APHRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of the factors that influence the mental, physical, social and emotional well-being of young people aged 12-25 years and their families.
• Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of recovery focused practice and the impact of mental health in the community.

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

• Level 2 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT courses and ASIST
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Interviews held on a rolling basis, apply today!