Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people
headspace Broken Hill is looking for dedicated Youth Access Clinican to join the team
About the parental-leave relief position:
Closed-term Full-time (76 hours/fortnight) until January 2027
Based in Broken Hill
Working Monday to Friday
Attractive remuneration package from $75,600 - $84,600 p.a + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging
About headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centred planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
Design treatment plans and relevant interventions to assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.
Coordinate supports with service providers including medical professionals, Government Departments and services, non-government organisations and schools.
Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to students.
Identifying and implementing community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey
Offer education and guidance on clinical matters.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Possess tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector
Eligibility for membership with an appropriate professional body (e.g. APHRA).
Demonstrated understanding of the factors that influence the mental, physical, social and emotional well-being of young people aged 12-25 years and their families.
Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of recovery focused practice and the impact of mental health in the community.
Full criteria and position description is available within the application.
About the Benefits
Level 2 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT courses and ASIST
Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
Interviews held on a rolling basis, apply today