Youth Mental Health Specialist

6 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE Full time
About headspace Cairns

headspace Cairns is a welcoming safe space for young people aged between 12 and 25, providing access, support and information for a broad range of concerns, including mental health, physical/sexual health, drug and alcohol, employment and education and support for families and carers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Youth Mental Health Specialist to join our team in Cairns. This is a full-time role on a maximum term contract until June 30, 2025 (with the opportunity of extension).

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
About You
  • You will hold formal qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
  • You will have a wealth of experience and proven clinical skills from working in mental health service settings
  • You will be focused on helping us do things 'the headspace way', living our values of Inclusion, Collaboration, Agility and Excellence
  • You will have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • You will have a minimum of 3 years experience delivering mental health assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning and interventions, therapeutic interventions, and social recovery paradigms
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of up to $98,000 + 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
  • Work with a focus on well-being– headspace Social and Wellbeing Committee, Employee Assistance Program, and other initiatives to support a holistic approach to wellbeing
  • Be committed to diversity– we welcome all people, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity


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