headspace Bankstown are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Youth Access Clinician to join the team!

About the position:

Ongoing Full-time

Based in Bankstown

Working Monday to Friday

Attractive remuneration package from $88,300 - $100,420 p.a + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!

About headspace

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.

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.

Ensure compliance with all directions from Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and other governing bodies and organisations as relevant to the SYAC’s professional discipline (e.g. AASW, Occupational Therapy Australia, etc.) including unrestricted current registration and in relation to ongoing professional development.

Identify and implement community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey

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 Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector.

Current registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, OTA).

Have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the provision of mental health care including assessments and interventions.

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

Level 3 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900

Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave

Family-friendly and flexible working conditions

Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT courses and ASIST

Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program

Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members

Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier

Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)