Internal EOI - Senior Youth Access Clinician

headspace Parramatta is looking for an experienced Senior Youth Access Clinician to join the team!

About the position:

• Ongoing Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Based in Parramatta
• Working Monday to Friday
• Attractive remuneration package starting at $92k p.a + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

The headspace Senior Youth Access Clinician (SYAC) delivers integrated, person-led health care to support the wellbeing and recovery of young people, their families and the wider community. Working with minimal supervision, the SYAC collaborates effectively with other members of the headspace team, providing specialist expertise and ensuring that all activities align with the service's operational and business model.

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.
• Problem solve and use initiative in situations which may involve issues that require resolution between individuals or services. In such situations, discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy will need to be executed.
• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and mentoring of students and junior youth access clinicians.
• Identify and implement community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey

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 

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience delivering mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions and; 

1. • Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist who have current full AHPRA registration, or;
   • Occupational therapists who have current full AHPRA registration, and who have completed additional mental health specific training and are eligible for mental health accreditation with OTA, or;
   • Social Workers holding an approved Social Work Qualification (Bachelor/ Master of Social Work) and who have completed additional mental health specific training, and are eligible for mental health endorsement with AASW, or;
   • Division 1 Mental Health Nurses who have completed additional training or who have relevant experience within mental health, e.g. with post graduate qualifications in mental health nursing
   • Mental Health Counsellors or Psychotherapists with a minimum of Level 3 or above requirements outlined within the Australian Counselling Association Scope of Practice Guidelines, and who are registered with the relevant membership body (ACA or PACFA or equivalent).
2. Demonstrated experience providing mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions , risk assessments and crisis interventions, and care planning with young people and their families/carers.
3. Sound knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice, as well as understanding the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds, and the ability to effectively engage with them and their family/carers.
4. Demonstrated skills in coaching and mentoring, with an ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment. 
5. High-level computer literacy, including report writing and electronic client management systems

For further information, please contact Rachelle Hadchiti, Clinical and Operations Manager, E: Rachelle.Hadchiti@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.