Mental Health Clinicians

**About us**

headspace Early Psychosis (hEP) provide comprehensive early intervention services to young people aged 12 to 25 years experiencing an early episode of psychosis or at risk of developing psychosis. Our committed and compassionate multi-disciplinary team have a rich history of working with young people, their family / carers to help achieve their recovery goals.

Due to internal staff movements, we currently have several full-time vacancies in our team - two ongoing and one parental leave contract opportunity until October 2025 (with possible extension). There is flexibility to work between 8am and 6pm in all roles.

**About the role**

The positions are within our headspace Early Psychosis Continuing Care Team (CCT) based at headspace Southport. As a CCT Clinician you will provide intensive case management and care coordination to a caseload of up to 20 young people. The role includes assertive outreach and travel within the Gold Coast catchment area to support the engagement of young people within the service. Fleet cars are provided to provide outreach activities.

As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload with varying and complex needs. Your day-to-day role will include assessing and addressing a range of risks, including but not limited to, managing suicidal ideation, monitoring symptoms of psychosis, supporting functional recovery, and providing tailored interventions to support young people in achieving their recovery goals. Additionally, you will play a vital role in linking young people and families to community resources and support networks.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychiatrists fostering a collaborative approach to decision-making. Robust discussions will be encouraged to ensure the best outcomes for young people. You will actively contribute to team development, share your expertise, and support a culture of ongoing learning and growth.

**Who we are looking for**

You are an engaging and compassionate individual with the ability to connect with clients who are navigating mental health challenges and difficult life experiences. You can work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team and contribute a positive team culture and environment.

**Additionally, you will also possess the following skills and experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or Mental Health Nursing or other relevant field
- An established career in mental health and / or working directly with young people and families. Prior experience in case management or similar transferable skills highly desirable.
- Proven experience (a minimum of 2-3 years) in the mental health field or relevant experience working within the youth sector, demonstrating a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people.
- Proven ability developing case formulation and treatment planning including delivering evidenced based interventions.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with young people, advocate on their behalf and establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, clients, carers, and stakeholders.
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing demands, while maintaining self-care.
- Ability to use relevant technology and electronic client recording systems and data management tools.
- Passionate about working with young people and committed to making a positive impact in their lives.Eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body such as AHPRA or the Australian Association of Social Workers is highly desirable.

**What matters most is that you’ll live and breathe our values, which means**:

- You are humble, human, and full of hope.
- You show up and share.
- You ask: Why not? And what’s next?You leave a positive wake

The remuneration for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience and will range between gross $85,120 to $97,377 per annum plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits. You will be required to hold a current Australian Driver’s License and Queensland Working with Children Check.

**Some of the GREAT benefits we offer include**:
Joining our passionate and dedicated team, you will enjoy genuine and committed support from your leaders and peers, along with:

- An extra five days paid leave annually
- Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay
- Access to an EAP for you and your family
- Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing and debriefingOngoing professional development and training including access to headspace resources and training.

Our headspace team at Southport is social, friendly and engaging and fiercely passionate about providing the best outcomes for youth mental health.

Applications close at 5.00pm on 14th February 2025, however we may be conducting interviews throughout the proc