Mental Health Clinician

**About the Service**

headspace Upper Coomera, located on Yugambeh land, is a place where young people aged 12 - 25 can get free and confidential support for their mental health, access non-judgemental information and support around drugs or alcohol and access to a GP. The service provides leading edge services in youth mental health with a focus on early intervention.

**Your Opportunity**

We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Clinicians to engage with young people and their families, providing an assessment of their needs and support their health with evidence based brief interventions and treatment planning.

This position is a full-time maximum term maternity replacement contract position until 29 August 2025. We will consider a 4-day working week for the right applicant. This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to gain more experience in youth mental health.

The gross hourly salary ranges from $43.08 per hour to $46.36 per hour plus superannuation and the option to take advantage of salary packaging.

**What we are looking for**

You will be excited to work in the youth mental health sector, be proactive and dedicated and looking for your next exciting challenge. Your ability to think on your feet and work effectively in a dynamic, agile environment will be coupled with:

- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or Counselling
- Eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body such as AHPRA or the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Experience in provision of assessment of mental health needs, case formulation and treatment planning aligned to identified level of care needs
- Delivery of evidence-based interventions in the areas of youth mental health using a Single Session Therapy Model, Family Inclusive Practice and Brief Intervention models of care.
- Capacity to manage a caseload working within a high demand service, including documentation, treatment planning, risk assessments, and care coordination
- Ability to relate to young people in a relevant, youth-friendly, and appropriate manner
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and capability to present at team meetings and case reviews
- Highly collaborative, solutions-focused, and passionate about process improvements - we welcome ideas and suggestions to make things betterA valid Driver’s License and Queensland Working with Children Check

**Why work for LLW?**

Our people, our approach and our growth bring you a real opportunity to go further - you’ll make an impact that matters.

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“I love coming to work every day, with no hesitation. I’m doing something I love with like-minded people.”

“LLW is for the kind of person who likes to improve their craft continually. There is a huge emphasis on being evidence-based.”

**Some of the GREAT benefits we offer include**:
This a great opportunity to be at the forefront of an essential high demand service for young people on the Gold Coast. A chance to be a contributor in a high-functioning, highly motivated and passionate team, who provide the best support they can.

You’ll be backed by Team Leader who is approachable and engaged with an open-door approach to their leadership style. In addition, LLW offers a range of benefits (please check our website) including:

- Fitness Passport membership access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centers across Australia, at a discounted rate.
- Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay, including a Meals and Entertainment Card
- The potential to offer a 4-day work week for the right applicant
- We do our best work through our values, and you’ll be part of our values-driven culture
- Training and development to help you grow as a person and a professionalAn Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family- #LLW_