Headspace Youth Access Clinician

**Join an industry-leading **provider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people**:
headspace Bankstown is looking for a dedicated Youth Access Clinician/Senior Youth Access Clinician to join the team

About the position:

- **Ongoing Full-time **(76hours per fortnight)
- Based in **Bankstown**
- Working **Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday required**
- **Attractive remuneration package from $66,000 - $88,000 p.a. + 10.5% super + Salary Packaging**

**Are you a recent graduate? **Be mentored by our experienced and supportive team as a Youth Access Clinician

**Are you an experienced professional?** We would love for you to contribute to our team as a Senior Youth Access Clinician

**About the Opportunity**:
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. At headspace we provide young people with the opportunity to seek help early by bringing local health services under the one roof, making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

On a day to day basis, you will:

- Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
- Design treatment plans and relevant interventions to assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.
- Coordinate supports with service providers including medical professionals, Government Departments and services, non-government organisations and schools.
- Provide supervision, support, guidance, and mentoring of students and provisionally registered psychologists.
- Identify and implement community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey
- Offer education and guidance on clinical matters.

Ideally, you will have significant experience working within the Mental Health sector combined with relevant qualifications. You must also be currently registered, or eligible for registration (National or State) as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or other allied health professional.

For more information on the Senior Youth Access Clinician role, please read the** **Position Description**.**

**About headspace and Flourish Australia**:
**Flourish Australia** has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

**The Benefits**:

- **Level 2 and Level 3 (HPSS)** on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
- **Tax-Free Salary Packaging** available up to $15,900
- Generous leave provisions including **17.5% leave loading** and**2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave**:

- Family-friendly and **flexible working conditions**:

- Opportunities for **career progression, professional development and training** such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- **Employee Assistance Program** for confidential wellbeing support
- Regular **supervision (reflective practice)**, ongoing 1:1 **mentoring**, strong **team support **and a **comprehensive induction **program
- **Inclusive initiatives** such as our **Rainbow Network and YarnUp** for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- Exclusive personal **Fleet pricing discounts** **with Kia Motors**

**Selection Criteria**:
Essential:

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline.
- Eligibility for membership with an appropriate professional body (e.g. APHRA).
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience (e.g. including psychosocial assessments, provision of intervention,** **triaging of clients and facilitation of referrals) **(Senior Youth Access Clinician only).**:

- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, risk assessment and safety planning with demonstrated experience in managing risk with participants **(Senior Youth Access Clinician only)**.
- Experience in direct service provision to young people and their families **(Senior Youth Access Clinician only).**:

- Demonstrated understanding of the factors that influence the mental, physical, social and emotional well-being of young people aged 12-25 years and their families.
- Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge