Youth Access Team Clinician

Youth Access Team Clinician - headspace Primary Care, Penrith

Uniting Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

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Uniting Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

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Youth Access Team Clinician – headspace Penrith

Location: headspace, Penrith, NSW
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Program: headspace Primary Care Team

Be part of something meaningful – support young people on their mental health journey

headspace Penrith is part of Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services to young people aged 12–25. Our multidisciplinary team delivers support across mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs, and work and study.

Learn more about us: headspace Penrith | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services

About the Role

We are seeking a Youth Access Team Clinician to join our welcoming and passionate team at headspace Penrith.

As a first point of contact for many young people and their families, you will play a pivotal role in building rapport, conducting intake and assessments, and coordinating care to support each young person's recovery journey.

You will:

• Conduct intake and psychosocial assessments, including complex risk evaluations
• Develop collaborative care plans aligned with a young person's identified goals
• Provide brief interventions and link clients to appropriate services
• Work in close partnership with GPs, allied health clinicians, and support workers
• Foster collaborative relationships with external community and youth service providers
  
  

About You

You are passionate about youth mental health and eager to make a real impact. You thrive in a multidisciplinary team and value evidence-based, recovery-focused care.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
• Registration with AHPRA or eligibility for AASW membership
• Clinical experience in a mental health setting (including placements or volunteer work such as Lifeline)
• Strong assessment and triage skills, with a focus on mental health presentations
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions
• Ability to develop person-centred care plans with a biopsychosocial focus
  
  

What We Offer

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Ongoing training – cultural awareness, clinical skills, and more
Career development – grow with us in a supportive and inclusive team
Inclusive culture – diversity is our strength; everyone is welcome

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, click Apply and attach your resume.

For questions, contact:
Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist
pbhatia@uniting.org

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and reference checks.

About Uniting: When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider and Customer Service
• IndustriesMental Health Care, Individual and Family Services, and Hospitals and Health Care

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