Youth Access Team Clinician - headspace Primary Care

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yr

Me Days (4 per year)

CPD Days (4 per year)

U Rewards

Fitness Passport

Ongoing training

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT invites applications for a Youth Access Team Clinician at headspace Mount Druitt. You will act as the first point of contact for young people and families, conducting intake, psychosocial assessments, and coordinating care to support recovery journeys.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health, physical health, and wellbeing services. Registration with AHPRA or eligibility for AASW is required, along with relevant mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Proven assessment and triage skills for mental health presentations.
• Ability to develop person-centred care plans with a biopsychosocial focus.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and psychosocial assessments, including complex risk evaluations.
• Develop collaborative care plans aligned with a young person’s identified goals.
• Provide brief interventions and link clients to appropriate services.
• Work in partnership with GPs, allied health clinicians, and support workers.
• Foster collaboration with external community and youth service providers.

Skills

Assessment & triage skills

Care coordination

Brief interventions

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualifications in Psychology / Social Work / Occupational Therapy / Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Youth Access Team Clinician - headspace Primary Care

Youth Access Team Clinician – headspace Mount Druitt

Location: headspace, Mount Druitt, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, Max term for 12 Months with possibility of extension.
Salary: HPA Level 1 pay point 3 $40.50 per hour + Salary package
Applications Close: 11:55pm Thursday 1st October 2026

Be part of something meaningful - support young people on their mental health journey

headspace Mount Druitt is part of Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services to young people aged 12–25. Our multidisciplinary team delivers support across mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs, and work and study.

Learn more about us: headspace Mount Druitt | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services

Uniting as the lead agency delivers community-based mental health services across NSW, supporting people through person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care.

About the Role

We are seeking a Youth Access Team Clinician to join our welcoming and passionate team at headspace Mount Druitt.

As a first point of contact for many young people and their families, you will play a pivotal role in building rapport, conducting intake and assessments, and coordinating care to support each young person's recovery journey.

You will:

• Conduct intake and psychosocial assessments, including complex risk evaluations
• Develop collaborative care plans aligned with a young person’s identified goals
• Provide brief interventions and link clients to appropriate services
• Work in close partnership with GPs, allied health clinicians, and support workers
• Foster collaborative relationships with external community and youth service providers

About You

You are passionate about youth mental health and eager to make a real impact. You thrive in a multidisciplinary team and value evidence-based, recovery-focused care.

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
• Registration with AHPRA or eligibility for AASW membership
• Clinical experience in a mental health setting (including placements or volunteer work such as Lifeline)
• Strong assessment and triage skills, with a focus on mental health presentations
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventionsAbility to develop person-centred care plans with a biopsychosocial focus

What We Offer

• Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $18,550 per year (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
• 4 Me Days - extra paid leave each year ( pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most and 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro rata)
• U Rewards and Fitness Passport benefits.
• Ongoing training - cultural awareness, clinical skills, and more
• Career development - grow with us in a supportive and inclusive team
• Inclusive culture - diversity is our strength; everyone is welcome

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and reference checks.