Senior Clinician

2 days ago

Penrith Municipality, Australia Uniting Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Senior Clinician – Mental Health (headspace Primary Care, Penrith)
  • Location: headspace Penrith
  • Full-Time | Max-Term until June 2026
  • HPA Level 3 + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits

Make a real impact by supporting young people on their mental health journey.

About headspace Penrith

headspace Penrith is part of Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services to young people aged 12–25. Our multidisciplinary team offers support across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational services.

Learn more about us: headspace Penrith | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services

About the Role

As a Senior Clinician, you'll be a key member of the multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused, evidence-based mental health support to young people. You will:

  • Provide comprehensive assessment, psychological and psychosocial interventions
  • Manage clinical care and complex presentations
  • Lead and guide other clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
  • Support referral pathways and service flow
  • Ensure adherence to best practice and quality standards
  • Collaborate with the Service Manager to uphold the clinical model of care

What You'll Need, Essential Criteria

Qualifications:

  • Approved tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
  • Registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience in mental health
  • Proven experience in assessments, evidence-based treatment, and case management
  • Leadership capabilities – mentoring and clinical guidance
  • Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and youth mental health
  • Ability to contribute to clinical review and planning processes
  • Valid Australian Driver's Licence

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

  • Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax), company rewards
  • Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
  • Career progression &development opportunities in a large organization
  • U Rewards & Fitness passport
  • Walking distance from train station, close to local shops & amenities.

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started

  • Enquiries : Pallavi Bhatia should you have any questions.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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