Senior Mental Health Clinician

• 526439
• Horsham, VIC, 3400
• Mental Health
• Permanent Full Time

• Closing on: Sep

• Opportunity to work across a range of complex and mild presentations

• Be part of an integral headspace team, a pillar of the community
• SCHADS Level 5 + Super+ Salary Packaging, Perm Full time in Horsham

Your new role
As part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in walking alongside young people as they navigate their mental health journey. Your work will focus on building trusting relationships, supporting the whole person, and working collaboratively to promote wellbeing.

You Will

• Provide therapeutic, recovery-oriented support that responds to the unique needs and goals of each young person
• Collaborate closely with families, schools, community services, and health professionals to create a connected circle of care
• Offer clinical insights and guidance to support early intervention and tailored care planning
• Build a safe and welcoming space where young people feel heard, empowered, and supported
• Manage a caseload with autonomy while being supported by a responsive and experienced team

In this pivotal role you will be
supported by a Board approved (AHPRA) supervisor and have opportunities to develop professionally
whilst being part of a highly regarded team in the community.

If you're a mental health occupational therapist, social worker, mental health nurse, or provisional psychologist who is passionate about supporting young people in a holistic and person-centred way, we'd love to hear from you.
About Headspace Horsham
headspace provides counselling and support to young people from years. The service covers issues such as relationships, drug and alcohol, mental health, bullying, anxiety, depression, bad thoughts, and uncertainty about future plans. The centre is a safe zone for young people to drop in, check it out or talk to a youth counsellor.

headspace is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services.

headspace promotes and encourages a Family and Friends Inclusive Participation Practice focus which is integrated into headspace Horsham's services framework approach.

headspace welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

headspace Horsham is operated by Uniting Vic Tas. All headspace centres are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the

headspace centre's local Primary Health Network, in this case, Western Victoria Primary Health Network.

Benefits Of Working At Uniting
Our work is not easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level super, Permanent Full Time, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With Our Meal Entertainment Benefit Of $2,650 Annually, You Can Save On Dining Out And Drinks, Making The Most Of Your Pre-tax Dollars. At Uniting, You Can Also Access The Following

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Our people are central - access leadership development.
• Relocation funding available.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in an allied health discipline (Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent)
• Additional mental health-specific training or endorsement (for Social Workers, OTs, and Mental Health Nurses)
• Registration with AHPRA or membership with AASW (Provisional psychologists OR first year graduates with social work will be highly regarded).
• Experience in diverse mental health settings
• Experience in working with young people experiencing mental health issues or behavioural challenges.

How To Apply
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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We will review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to
Unita Harold, Team Leader Headspace
on

during business hours.

About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.