Youth Access Clinician

**Youth Access Clinician - Ashfield**

Requisition ID: req6083
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
- For 50 years, New Horizons have supported tens of thousands of Australians in hundreds of communities to enhance wellbeing. Through the right advice and services, we help young people discover their potential. By putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do._

If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the **headspace team**

We currently have a **Youth Access Clinician** position available in **Ashfield**. This role is part of the expanding headspace team that partner with New Horizons.

This position is a **Permanent Full-time** opportunity. **Working days are **Monday to Friday**, regular hours, but starting and finishing later Mon or Thurs 10:30 - 7pm (40 hours a week)**.**

**The Day to Day**
- Develop strong working relationships with young people, family and friends and local services.
- Carry out assessments, case planning, therapeutic and/or psychoeducational brief interventions and care coordination for young people and their families.
- The opportunity to develop and co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs.
- Support young people to access the services they need through consultation and liaison with internal and external service providers according to documented care plans.
- The opportunity to develop and/or participate in community and youth engagement events, activities and promotions.
- Exercise initiative and judgement, under guidance from the headspace Clinical Lead, to proactively improve the experience of young people and service offerings.

**What you need to have**:

- Degree in psychology (provisional psychologist or registered), social work, occupational therapy or nursing with registration to the appropriate body (if necessary to practice).
- Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise, work independently and seek consultation as required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of youth health issues and how they impact on young people.
- Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, mental health psychoeducation and the delivery of therapeutic brief interventions for clients (placement experience accepted).
- Awareness of different cultural contexts and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive services.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to form appropriate and effective working relationships with young people, families and key services.
- A sound understanding of privacy legislation, the principles of informed consent, limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting guidelines.
- Valid NSW drivers licence.

**You could benefit from**:

- Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organisation - (through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week)
- Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
- A supportive culture and working environment
- Professional development opportunities and secondments
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
- Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
- Access to flexible work arrangements
- Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service

**To Apply**:
- Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support._