Mental Health Clinician - headspace

DFP Recruitment; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the wellbeing of Indigenous families and communities. As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a vital role in supporting young clients with mental health needs through a comprehensive model of care. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clients receive timely and appropriate support. With a strong focus on cultural insight and professional humility, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Options

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar mental health role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive assessments of clients aged 12-25.
• Provide treatment and case management support.
• Engage in assertive outreach for mental health needs.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Mental Health Assessment

Case Management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Psychologist

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Multiple opportunities on the North side of Brisbane!!! Our client, a dynamic, not for profit organisation continues to see growth. They are are dedicated to improving the wellbeing of their clients. With a strong focus on integrity, conviction and quality, our client works collaboratively to provide the best possible wrap around service to their clients. They encourage innovative thinking and place a high value on building the capacity of both staff and member services, while ensuring accountability to stakeholders and communities.

Be apart of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service. This organisation thrives on fostering cultural insight, emotional intelligence and professional humility, expecting all staff to embody these values in their work.

About the client:

Our client provides a comprehensive assessment, treatment and assertive outreach support for individuals with moderate to severe mental health needs. As part of a multidisciplinary care team, you will contribute to a holistic, client centred model of care, integrating with regional health teams to ensure timely and appropriate care, including inpatient support when necessary.

Role Overview:

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting clients between the ages of 12 and 25 with mild, moderate and or severe mental health needs to ensure they are well supported in the community through a comprehensive model of primary health and mental health care, ensuring clients receive the right care at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct culturally sensitive and thorough assessments of clients.
• Provide treatment and intensive case management support.
• Engage in assertive outreach to address emerging mental health needs.
• Apply your advanced specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in mental health assessments and decision making.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with AHPRA registration or
• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA registration or
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration or
• Bachelor of Social Work with AASW registration
• Willingness to undergo a Criminal History Check.
• Current C-Class Driver's License.
• Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Location:

• Deception Bay

What We Offer:

• Full Time or Part/Time Opportunities available
• Salary sacrifice options of up to $15,900.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

If you are passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Indigenous families and communities, we encourage you to apply now or call Mel Ireland on 07 3239 2500 for more information.

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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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