Internal EOI - headspace Senior Youth Access Clinician

Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people!

headspace Broken Hill is looking for a dedicated Senior Youth Access Clinician to join the team!

About the position:

• Closed-term full-time OR part-time (hours to be negotiated)

• Based in Broken Hill

• Working between Monday and Friday

• Attractive remuneration package from $82,000 - $93,500p.a. + 11% super + Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. At headspace we provide young people with the opportunity to seek help early by bringing local health services under the one roof, making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
• Design treatment plans and relevant interventions to assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.
• Coordinate supports with service providers including medical professionals, Government Departments and services, non-government organisations and schools.
• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and mentoring of students and provisionally registered psychologists.
• Identify and implement community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey
• Offer education and guidance on clinical matters.

Ideally, you will have significant experience working within the Mental Health sector combined with relevant qualifications. You must also be currently registered, or eligible for registration (National or State) as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or other allied health professional.

For more information on the Senior Youth Access Clinician role, please read the Position Description.

About headspace

One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au 

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline.
• Eligibility for membership with an appropriate professional body (e.g. APHRA).
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience (e.g. including psychosocial assessments, provision of intervention, triaging of clients and facilitation of referrals).
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, risk assessment and safety planning with demonstrated experience in managing risk with participants.
• Experience in direct service provision to young people and their families. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the factors that influence the mental, physical, social and emotional well-being of young people aged 12-25 years and their families.
• Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of recovery focused practice and the impact of mental health in the community.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a team.
• Have a high degree of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with report writing and electronic client information management systems.

For further information, please contact Therese Auton, Clinical Lead, E: therese.auton@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications). 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.

Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.