Internal EOI - headspace Senior Youth Access Clinician
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Job Description
headspace Broken Hill are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Youth Access Clinician!
About the position:
Ongoing full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
Based in BrokenHill
Working Monday to Friday
Attractive remuneration package of $85k p.a. 11.5% 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 headspacewe provideyoung 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 youwill:
- Deliver quality evidence-based recovery focused mental health services includingassessments individualised person-centered planning and coordination and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
- Designtreatment plans and relevant interventionsto assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.
- Coordinate supportswith service providers including medical professionals Government Departments and services non-government organisations and schools.
- Provide supervision support guidance and mentoringof students and provisionally registered psychologists.
- Identify and implement community based activities that willsupport the social and emotional well beingof the individual on their recovery journey
- Offer education and guidanceon 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 SeniorYouth Access Clinicianrole please read thePosition 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.headspaceprovidesearly intervention mental health services to young peoplewho present with mental health issues along with assistance in promoting young peoples covers four core areas: mental health physical health work and study support and alcohol and other drug information aboutheadspacecan be found at:
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 interventiontriaging 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 Amanda Baxter Regional ManagerE: (pleasedo notemail 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
