Allied Health Clinician

**Join an industry-leading **provider in youth mental health and provide high-level clinical services to young people in your local community**:
Exciting new opportunity for an **Allied Health Clinician** to join our headspace services in **Bankstown**

The position available is:

- **Part-time (30.4hrs/fortnight)** until 30 June 2025
- Suitable for an experienced **Mental Health Nurse, Registered Psychologist, **or **Mental Health Social Worker**
- Based in **Bankstown**
- **Attractive remuneration package starting from $103,000 p.a. (pro-rata & commensurate with experience) + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging**

**About the Opportunity**:
As an Allied Health Clinician with headspace, you will** provide evidence-based assessment** to inform individual formulation and care plans. You will **work collaboratively with young people and their families** to develop **individual recovery plans** that are person centred and committed to achieving individual therapeutic goals.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community.

**_ On a day-to-day basis, you will:_**
- Deliver **evidence-based interventions** in line with the Medicare Better Access model within therapeutic context.
- **Manage clinical risk** in collaboration with the team including undertaking risk assessments and **developing collaborative wellbeing plans** to support young people.
- Reporting directly to the Clinical and Operations Manager, you will **participate in clinical decisions** about treatment planning, assessment, risk management and working with other stakeholders and services.
- **Report on individual progress with young people** during case discussions/ team meetings and also formally using relevant headspace data systems.
- **Write professional reports** and maintain progress notes on an ongoing bases using electronic databases.
- Actively **assist in progressing the growth and development of the service**, in line with the Strategic Plan and client demand.

For further information on the Allied Health 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.

**Selection Criteria**:
**_ Essential:_**
- Possession of **tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing**.
- At least **3 years clinical experience post qualification**Membership** of an appropriate professional body (including AHPRA, AASW) as a registered or endorsed Psychologist, accredited Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse; and eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
Demonstrated **ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities** to determine individual care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports, and assist young people to access necessary services.
Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of recovery focused practice.
Have a clear understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health issues in the community.
Current Australian Driver’s Licence

**_Desirable:_**
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Direct clinical experience with young people and families, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQI communities.
- **Previous experience as a supervisor** and/or qualified supervisor within your field.

**About the Benefits**:

- **Attractive remuneration **equivalent to HPSS Level 4 + 11.5% Super
- Generous leave provisions including** 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave**:

- **Tax-Free Salary Packaging** available up to $15,900
- Family-friendly and **flexible working conditions**:

- **Employee Assistance Program **for confidential wellbeing support
- Regular **supervision**, ongoing 1:1 **mentoring**, strong **team support **and a **comprehensive induction **program
- Opportunities for **professional development and training** such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- **Inclusive initiatives** such as our **Rainbow Network and YarnUp** for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff