Youth Access Clinician

About us 
With over 55 years of
experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of disability, aged care, and
community support services, committed to empowering individuals to live their
best lives. 

Why work with us 

Above award pay and great benefits 
Your work matters. And
so does your pay. At New Horizons, enjoy above-award pay, penalty rates, and
salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to $15,900 Plus,
get access to novated leasing, paid parental leave, and for full-time
employees, RDOs. 

Grow with us 
Did you know our CEO
Luke Buckley started out as a support worker with us, 15 years
ago? That's proof your career can go anywhere here. We invest in your
future with ongoing training and mentoring, clear career advancement pathways,
opportunities to specialise in aged care and disability support, and a rewards
and recognition program that celebrates your wins. 

Perks for your wellbeing 
On top of meaningful
work, you'll enjoy extras like Fitness Passport and our confidential
Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to fitness, counselling, and
wellbeing support when you need it.   

Work your way 
At New
Horizons, you'll get flexible scheduling and work arrangements that
support a healthy work-life balance. You can also purchase extra
annual leave, and if you work 10 weekends a year, you'll enjoy
an additional week of leave on top.   

A supportive community 
Join a collaborative
and respectful team, where diversity is celebrated and every individual is
valued. Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families,
fostering belonging and making a real difference in the community.   

Strong leadership 
At New
Horizons, you'll be backed by experienced leaders who put your
success and well-being first. With tailored coaching and
mentoring, you'll have the support you need to grow and
thrive.   

About the role:
If you're looking for somewhere to pursue
your passion and make a difference, then join the headspace team as a Youth
Access Clinician in Brookvale.
We have 2 Defined Term contract roles: one until July 2026 and the second role until January 2027.

Your responsibilities:
Develop strong working relationships with young people, family and friends and local services
Carry out assessments, case planning, therapeutic and/or psychoeducational brief interventions and care coordination for young people and their families
The opportunity to develop and co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs
Support young people to access the services they need through consultation care plans
The opportunity to develop and/or participate in community and youth engagement events, activities and promotions
Exercise initiative and judgement, under guidance from the headspace Clinical Lead to proactively improve the experience of young people and service offerings

About you:
Degree in psychology (provisional psychologist or registered), social work, occupational therapy or nursing with registration to the appropriate body (if necessary to practice)
Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise, work independently and seek consultation as required
Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of youth health issues and how they impact on young people
Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, mental health psychoeducation and the delivery of therapeutic brief interventions for clients (placement experience considered)
Awareness of different cultural contexts and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive services
Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to form appropriate and effective working relationships with young people, families and key services
A sound understanding of privacy legislation, the principles of informed consent, limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting guidelines

Pre-employment Checks:  
Current Police Check ( issued within the last 3 months)
Current NSW Drivers License 
NDIS worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
NSW WWCC (or willingness to obtain)

How to Apply: 
To register your interest,
please click 'Apply Now' and provide a resume and cover letter outlining
your suitability for the role.  
If you have any
questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment
you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require
alternative method of submitting your application, please email  

IMPORTANT: New
Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our
people represent the community which we serve. We invite all the
applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse
social, cultural and gender backgrounds.  

New Horizons
acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the
traditional custodians of the land.