Youth Access Clinician

Come for the life experience stay for the lifestyle

Headspace Mackay led by North and West Remote Health (NWRH) provides services to young people aged 1225 years. Were seeking a passionate experienced and dedicated Youth Access Clinician to join our team in Mackay.

About the Role

As a Youth Access Clinician you will play a vital role in engaging assessing and supporting young people through brief interventions counselling and care coordination. Youll connect youth to appropriate programs whether within the headspace centre satellite services or local community agencies supporting our No Wrong Door approach to youth mental health and wellbeing.

Youll also collaborate closely with our multi-disciplinary teams across Sarina Mackay and the Whitsundays to understand and champion the headspace model while promoting our services throughout the wider Mackay community.

Reporting to the Clinical Lead this role requires someone who can relate authentically to young people and deliver services in a youth-friendly engaging way.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have or be working toward qualifications in Youth Work Health Promotion Public Health Community Development Social/Behavioural Science Social Work or a related discipline.

In addition you will have:

• • Demonstrated experience supporting young people with mental health challenges alcohol and other drug issues or social concerns
  • Skills in delivering brief therapeutic interventions counselling and treatment planning
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and coordinating client care
  • Ability to consent to a criminal record check obtain a QLD Blue Card and NDIS worker screening check
  • A current unrestricted C class Australian Drivers Licence
  • The right to live and work in Australia
  • Desirable: Experience in implementation and facilitation of groups

Why Join Headspace Mackay

Headspace is Australias National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention services and support for young peoples wellbeing. This includes mental health physical health alcohol and other drug services and support for work and study.

Why Youll Love Working with NWRH

Whether youre looking for a career change a new challenge or an opportunity to make a real difference in regional communities this role allows you to grow professionally while creating tangible impacts.

We offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% leave loading
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15900)
• A supportive welcoming team environment
• Paid parental leave and partner leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Your birthday off on us!
• Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years)

Take the next step in your career and make a difference in the lives of young people in Mackay.

For more information please contact

Please note:

NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening including referee checks a current Blue Card Australian Federal Police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.