Mental Health Clinician (headspace Sarina with Mackay Option)

• Exciting opportunity for a mental health professional
• Location: Sarina and Mackay QLD
• Part Time or Full Time Role- you choose
• 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 Sarina is a youth service supported by headspace Mackay and 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 Sarina is now seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their team in Sarina and 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.

Choose your work pattern:

• Part-time (0.6 FTE): 3 days per week based in Sarina
• Full-time (1.0 FTE): 2 days in Mackay 3 days in Sarina (supported by the Mackay team)

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

• Meaningful impact: support 1225-year-olds close to home
• Team support: work within a collaborative multidisciplinary service
• Flexibility: pick part-time in Sarina or full-time across Mackay Sarina
• Great culture: supportive leadership supervision and development pathways

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.