Clinician (YCCC) | headspace Port Augusta or Whyalla

Cobh; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 173,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider is looking for qualified mental health professionals to work part-time in Whyalla/Port Augusta. The role involves collaborative therapy for young people with complex needs, requiring evidence-based approaches and relevant qualifications. Offering a competitive salary, extensive leave benefits, and a supportive work environment, this position emphasizes work-life balance and embraces diversity in applications.

Benefits

5 weeks of annual leave

Paid cultural leave

Salary packing benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• Preferably two years of mental health experience.
• Registration with relevant authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a recovery-orientated model.
• Support young people with complex needs.
• Provide evidence-based psychological therapies.

Skills

Mental health experience

Therapeutic skills

Collaboration

Education

Full registration with AHPRA or AASW

Job description

Country & Outback Health is a not-for-profit organisation focused on building healthier and happier communities. Delivering a diverse range of mental health, allied health, addiction support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, NDIS services as well as support services for young people within our headspace centres.

• Part Time - 0.6FTE
• Fixed Term – until October 2026
• Location – headspace Whyalla/Port Augusta (will need to travel to both locations)

The Role

• Work collaboratively in a recovery-orientated therapeutic and care coordination model to support young people experiencing complex mental ill health
• Support young people with complex needs to meet their care needs by working with other stakeholders and across health systems
• Provide evidence based psychological therapies to clients to achieve their therapeutic goals
• Be supported by a diverse and experienced team to develop your clinical knowledge and skills

About You

• Qualified and experienced Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists
• Full registration with relevant authority (AHPRA or AASW)
• Two years of mental health experience preferred

Why us?

• A supportive working environment with a great work life balance.
• Competitive salary package in recognition of your qualifications and experience
• 5 weeks annual leave (+17.5% loading) plus paid cultural leave.
• Access to full not-for-profit salary packing benefits so you can reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay.

Closing Date: Applications are shortlisted as they come in, so apply today!

For more information, please contact: Wenona Waugh – Centre Manager headspace Whyalla on 0435 418 850

Employment with CObH is subject to a National Police Check (NPC), DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check. All applicants must have current working rights in Australia and a valid driving licence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.