headspace Youth Access Clinicians (Mental Health Clinicians)

Flourish Australia; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Tax-free salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Career development and training

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring and supervision

Rainbow Network and YarnUp

Fleet pricing discounts

Employee discounts at retailers

Job summary

Flourish Australia, in partnership with headspace Broken Hill, seeks a Youth Access Clinician to support young people aged 12–25. You will deliver assessments, coordinate care, and design personalized recovery plans in a supportive, mentorship-focused environment.

These ongoing and closed-term full-time roles (76 hours/fortnight) are based in Broken Hill, with favorable remuneration, superannuation and tax-friendly salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Essential: tertiary qualifications and professional registration with the relevant body.
• Experience in providing mental health care to young people and families.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused and family-inclusive practice.
• High-level computer literacy including electronic client management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality recovery-focused mental health services including assessments and person-centered planning.
• Design treatment plans and interventions to support the young person’s recovery.
• Coordinate supports with medical professionals, services and schools.
• Identify community activities to support social and emotional well-being.
• Offer education and guidance on clinical matters.

Skills

Mental health care for youth

Care coordination

Risk assessments & crisis intervention

High-level computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic client management systems

Job description

Are you a recent graduate? Be mentored by our experienced and supportive team as a Youth Access Clinician! Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people!

headspace Broken Hill have multiple exciting opportunities for dedicated Youth Access Clinicians to join the team!

About the positions:

• Ongoing full-time
• Closed-term full-time (76 hours/fortnight) until 30 June 2027
• Working Monday to Friday
• Based in Broken Hill
• Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunities

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. At headspace we provide young people with the opportunity to seek help early by bringing local health services under the one roof, making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered 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.
• Identify and implement 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.

For more information on the Youth Access Clinician role, please read the Position Description.

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.

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.

The Benefits

• Attractive Remuneration Package (2% above HPSS)
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and 2 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
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Exclusive personalFleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector.
• Current or provisional registration (or eligibility) with the appropriate professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, OTA, PACFA).
• Demonstrated experience in providing mental health care to young people (and their families/carers), including care coordination, mental health assessments, risk assessments and crisis intervention, and brief interventions.
• Knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice, as well as understanding the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a basic understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health issues in the community.
• High-level computer literacy, including report writing and electronic client management systems.

Desirable:

• A personal lived experience of a mental health challenge.
• Understanding of the Australian health care system, including primary health care, the mental health service system, and related professional networks.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and strategic directions in youth mental health.
• Familiarity with local youth and health sectors.
• Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating group-based interventions for young people and their families.
• Current valid Australian driver’s licence.

For further information, please contact Rynnette Gentle, Manager,E:***************@flourishaustralia.org.au(please do not email applications).

Applications close 5pm, 24th November.

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy.