Allied Health Clinician - headspace
Allied Health Clinician - headspace
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Job Description
Are you an experienced Psychologist Mental Health Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse Join an industry-leadingprovider in youth mental health and provide high-level clinical services to young people in your local community!
Exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Clinicianto join our headspace services in Castle Hill!
The parental leave relief position available is:
- Closed-term Part-timeuntil 30 April 2026with the possibility of extension(parental leave relief)
- Working 30.4 hours per fortnight across Monday Wednesday & Fridays
- Suitable for anexperienced Mental Health Nurse Registered Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker
- Based inCastle Hill
- Attractive remuneration package starting from $106900 p.a. (pro-rata & commensurate with experience) 12% Super Salary Packaging!
About the Opportunity
As an Allied Health Clinician with headspace you will provide evidence-based assessment to inform individual formulation and care plans. You will work collaboratively with young people and their families to develop individual recovery plans that are person centred and committed to achieving individual therapeutic goals.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community.
On a day-to-day basis you will:
- Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with the Medicare Better Access model within therapeutic context.
- Manage clinical risk in collaboration with the team including undertaking risk assessments and developing collaborative wellbeing plans to support young people.
- Reporting directly to the Clinical and Operations Manager you will participate in clinical decisions about treatment planning assessment risk management and working with other stakeholders and services.
- Report on individual progress with young people during case discussions/ team meetings and also formally using relevant headspace data systems.
- Write professional reports and maintain progress notes on an ongoing bases using electronic databases.
- Actively assist in progressing the growth and development of the service in line with the Strategic Plan and client demand.
For further information on the Allied Health Clinician role please read thePosition Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when anorganisational pool motorvehicle is will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
About headspace and Flourish Australia
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:
Flourish Australiahas a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health servicesin Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health includeshelp withfinding a home that is safe and secure assistance with training and getting a job or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each persons experience will be different and their needs as an individual are unique. Together we set goals connect individuals with the right people support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are opento 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
Essential:
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology Social Work or Mental Health Nursing.
- At least 3 years clinical experience post qualification
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (including AHPRA AASW) as a registered orendorsed Psychologist accredited Social Worker Mental Health Nurse; and eligibility to register withMedicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine individual care needs provide counselling produce assessment reports and assist young people to access necessaryservices.
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of recovery focused practice.
- Have a clear understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health issues in the community.
- Current Australian Drivers Licence
Desirable:
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Direct clinical experience with young people and families including those from culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQI communities.
- Previous experience as a supervisor and/or qualified supervisor within your field.
For further information please contact Holly Greenlees Clinical and Operations Manager E: (pleasedo not email applications)
All appointments with Flourish Australias Mental Health Services are subject to a National Criminal History Check a Working With Children Check previous employment reference checks satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
About the Benefits
- Attractive remunerationequivalent to HPSS Level 4 12% Super!
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading 2 additional days of Personal Leave Christmas/New Years Gratis Day 10 weeks paid parental leave
- Tax-Free Salary Packagingavailable up to $15900
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Regular supervision ongoing 1:1 mentoring strong team support and a comprehensive inductionprogram
- Opportunities for professional development and training such asMental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- Personalfleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- Employee discounts at 400 popular retailers (Woolworths Expedia Myer Kmart etc)
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.
Applications close on 30th July 2025 at 5pm.
Employment Type
Part-Time
