Mental Health Clinician Role

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Full time
Clinical Excellence in Mental Health Services

Headspace Cairns is seeking a dedicated Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our team, providing vital support to young people and making a real, positive impact towards wellbeing.

This is a full-time role based in Cairns, with a maximum term contract until June 30, 2025, offering the opportunity for extension.

About the Role

In this position, you will play a vital role in assessing the needs of young people and determining the best service pathway for them. Your primary focus will be on Access and Care Coordination (ACCO), ensuring seamless, coordinated, and youth-friendly support.

  • Manage referrals and respond to enquiries
  • Conduct mental health assessments and risk assessments, including follow-up appointments
  • Provide intervention, therapy, and group work
  • Provide appropriate advice and mentorship, including training and support to team members
  • Monitor and maintain intake waitlist
  • Participate in the provision of mental health education programs
  • Prepare and maintain client records and case notes
  • Maintain a caseload
Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Current paid employee Blue Card (Social Workers Only)
  • Current Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Minimum of 3 years experience delivering mental health assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and interventions, therapeutic interventions, and social recovery paradigms
  • Demonstrated ability in risk assessment, including risk to self and others
  • Working knowledge of the provision of mental health services to young people and their families
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive written reports
What We Offer

We value our people and are passionate about making a difference for young people. As part of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of up to $98K plus superannuation
  • Generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits of up to $18,550
  • Professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, regular line management support, and tailored skills development
  • A focus on wellbeing, with initiatives such as the headspace Social and Wellbeing Committee, Employee Assistance Program, and other holistic approaches
  • A commitment to diversity, welcoming all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity
  • Private health insurance discounts and novated leasing options

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