Youth Access Clinician

New Horizons Enterprises Limited; Chatswood; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Youth Access Clinician in Chatswood to provide mental health support for young people. This full-time position involves assessments, case planning, and community engagement. Candidates should have a degree in psychology and be able to coordinate care effectively. The role offers a supportive culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Tax benefits for not-for-profit employees

Rostered Day Off monthly

Supportive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology (provisional or registered) or relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment.
• Awareness of youth health issues.
• Valid NSW driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with young people and local services.
• Conduct assessments and care coordination.
• Co-facilitate therapeutic group programs.
• Support youth access to services.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or nursing

Job description

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For 50 years, New Horizons have supported tens of thousands of Australians in hundreds of communities to enhance wellbeing. Through the right advice and services, we help young people discover their potential. By putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the headspace team!

We currently have a Youth Access Clinician position available in Chatswood. This role is part of the expanding headspace team that partner with New Horizons.

This position is a Permanent Full-time role. Working days are Monday to Friday with regular hours. There will be later start and finish times on some Mondays and other days, based on centre appointments.

The Day to Day

• Develop strong working relationships with young people, family and friends and local services.
• Carry out assessments, case planning, therapeutic and/or psychoeducational brief interventions and care coordination for young people and their families.
• The opportunity to develop and co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs.
• Support young people to access the services they need through consultation and liaison with internal and external service providers according to documented care plans.
• The opportunity to develop and/or participate in community and youth engagement events, activities and promotions.
• Exercise initiative and judgement, under guidance from the headspace Clinical Lead, to proactively improve the experience of young people and service offerings.
  
  

What You Need To Have

• Degree in psychology (provisional psychologist or registered), social work, occupational therapy or nursing with registration to the appropriate body (if necessary to practice).
• Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise, work independently and seek consultation as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of youth health issues and how they impact on young people.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, mental health psychoeducation and the delivery of therapeutic brief interventions for clients (placement experience considered).
• Awareness of different cultural contexts and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to form appropriate and effective working relationships with young people, families and key services.
• A sound understanding of privacy legislation, the principles of informed consent, limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Valid NSW drivers licence.
  
  

You Will Benefit From

• Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organisation – (through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!)
• Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
• A supportive culture and working environment
• Professional development opportunities and secondments
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service
  
  

To Apply

In your application please explain how your skills, ability and experience meets the essential role requirements of this job.

Seniority level

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