Mental Health Clinician (headspace Mackay)
Mental Health Clinician (headspace Mackay)
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Job Description
- Exciting opportunity for a mental health professional
- Location: Mackay QLD
- Full Time Role
- Competitive salary plus super and a range of additional benefits including salary sacrificing 5 weeks annual leave and leave loading
Come for the life experience stay for the lifestyle
headspace Mackay is a youth service and is run under lead agency North and West Remote Health to deliver services to youth aged 12 25 years. Were looking for a passionate experienced and dedicated person to join our team!
headspace Mackay is now seeking a full-time Mental Health Clinician to join their team in Mackay. You will be responsible for promoting evidence-based clinical practice and supporting team members in the clinical decision-making process regarding the care provided to young people.
As an integral part of the team you will provide psychological interventions and clinical assessments to young people presenting with low-moderate mental health concerns. Working in collaboration with the Mackay Clinical Lead and Centre Manager you will determine the appropriate clinical pathway for young people who access the service.
This position will contribute to the development of early intervention youth mental health services as well as participate in regular case review meetings to support appropriate care for all clients entering the service.
We love our work - so will you!
Whether you are looking for a change of scenery anew adventure or a chance to give back to the community this is an opportunity tomake a real and valuable your knowledge and experience to good use whilstgaining invaluable regional healthcare experience.
About the pay and benefits
- A healthy salary (commensurate with skills qualifications and experience)
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15900;
- 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
- Paid Professional Development Leave;
- Continuous Professional Development;
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Partner Leave;
- EAP for you and your family;
- Work with a supportive dynamic and innovative leadership team;
- Have your birthday off on us!
- Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)
- Relocation assistance.
- Being part of a fabulous culture.
Qualifications Skills and Experience
Suitable professions include:
- Registered Psychologist; or
- Social Worker
- Mental Health Nurse
- Mental Health Occupational Therapist
In addition you will need:
- Degree level qualifications in professional counselling or a social work or psychology discipline.
- Minimum 2 years experience working as a qualified mental health professional.
- Experience and solid knowledge of the National Standards for Mental Health Services and the ability to support new graduate practitioners towards independent mental health practice.
- Knowledge of and experience working within the Family Systems Theory Trauma Informed Care and the delivery of systemically informed care to young people and their families.
- A current unrestricted C class Australian Drivers Licence; and
- The right to live and work in Australia
Desirable
- Experience in providing direct supervision to other team members
Why join headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundationproviding early intervention mental health services to 1225-year olds along with assistance in promoting young peoples wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health physical health work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.
headspace are also proud to support and encourage you in your professional development!
Next Steps
- Were reviewing applications as they arriveapply today!
- Dont quite meet every single requirement but still believe youd be a great fit for the job Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.
- Or Contact Amy Clifton on for a confidential discussion about the role.
Employment Type
Full Time
