Mental Health Clinician

Centacare Catholic Family Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHCADS Award

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment card

Clinical supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Centacare Catholic Family Services, as the lead agency of headspace Port Adelaide, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to deliver youth mental health services. The role supports 12–25 year olds through a multidisciplinary team, combining clinical skill with genuine connection and collaborative care.

The position offers full-time or part-time hours, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and professional development within a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Must be at least one of: Psychologist, Social Worker (AASW and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker), Occupational Therapist with BAMH, or Registered Nurse with MH Nurses accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Current Department of Human Services Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services by intake, psychosocial and risk assessments and managing an active caseload.
• Promote client safety and wellbeing through assessment, risk management and crisis response.
• Maintain accurate clinical records meeting legal and organisational standards.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and culturally safe care.

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Clinical documentation

Education

Psychologist with general registration

Social Worker certified by AASW

Occupational Therapist with BAMH endorsement

Registered Nurse with MH Nurses accreditation

Job description

• Permanent, Full time or Part Time| Location: Port Adelaide
• Inclusive diverse work environment |Career growth Opportunities
• $53.43 - $55.85 per hour + PBI salary packaging

Make a real difference in the lives of young people alongside a committed and thriving multidisciplinary team.

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.

Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through headspace centres in communities across Australia, via online and phone counselling services, vocational services, and presence in schools.

Centacare is the Lead Agency of headspace Port Adelaide, aligning with the headspace Model Integrity Framework the Mental Health Clinician will provide mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support to young people.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you’ll support young people to thrive through meaningful therapeutic relationship—combining clinical skill, genuine connection, and team-based care.

This opportunity is available in both full-time and part-time capacities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services by conducting intake, psychosocial and risk assessments, providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and managing an active client caseload.
• Promote client safety and wellbeing through effective assessment, management and documentation of clinical risk, including responding to crisis situations in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records by ensuring documentation meets legal, professional and organisational standards, including compliance with the headspace Model Integrity Framework.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team by participating in case reviews, clinical discussions and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Contribute to service improvement by supporting group programs, identifying service improvements, enhancing access and engagement, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate professional excellence through ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, ethical practice, maintaining professional registration, and delivering culturally safe and inclusive care.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

You must be at least one of the following:

• A Psychologist with general registration or a recognised area of practice
• A Social Worker who is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and accredited/or working towards becoming an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• An Occupational Therapist with Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) endorsement
• A Registered Nurse with accreditation to the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses

And:

• Maintain professional accreditation relevant to discipline
• Current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated experience working with young people aged 12–25, including families and support networks
• Experience delivering evidence-based and evidence informed mental health interventions
• Current Australian driver’s licence

Desirable - Its good if you have these but not essential

• Experience using the Mastercare electronic client record system
• Familiarity with the headspace model or similar youth mental health framework
• Experience developing and facilitating group programs

Demonstrated ability to assess and manage clinical risk, including suicide risk – and reducing risk/distress to support overall wellbeing.

Special Conditions

• Some out of hours work may be required
• Willingness to use a grey fleet vehicle (as required)
• Participation in supervision in line with organisational requirements
• Participation in clinical governance and quality improvement activities (for example audits or file reviews)

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $53.43 per hour + super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• Ongoing Clinical Supervision and Professional Development Support
• Work in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.