Posted: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 08/06/2026
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Maroochydore QLD
Job Category: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
About Youturn
Youturn is a community-based not‐for‐profit charity providing social, community, and health services across Australia. With more than 35 years of experience, we support individuals and communities through life's toughest moments, empowering people of all ages to live safe, connected, and meaningful lives. With compassion and equity at our core, we support people in the areas of housing, community and family support, mental health, and support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.
About headspace
headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early‐intervention mental health services to 12‐25‐year‐olds. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing.
Job Description
We are seeking an Allied Health Professional to join as a Contractor in Maroochydore. The role involves engaging, screening, assessing, referring and providing evidence‐based psychological interventions for young people aged 12‐25 years. You will build a positive rapport with young people, their families and friends; manage risk assessments; deliver therapeutic services; and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Requirements
* You must be a General Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker, or Mental Health Occupational Therapist.
* You must hold Medicare bulk‐billing eligibility or be able to apply for a Medicare provider number.
* You must be able to conduct bio‐psycho‐social assessments of young people presenting to the service, including assessment of alcohol and other drug use and provision of harm reduction information and treatment options.
* You must be able to conduct risk assessments and manage them while supported by the team.
* You must be able to deliver evidence‐based psychological interventions for young people presenting with a range of psychological, emotional and social problems.
* You must be able to facilitate and monitor the integration and coordination of care, including participation in care review meetings.
* You must be able to work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and display a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
* You must be able to facilitate Telehealth for our clients.
Benefits
* Exceptional full administration support including reception, appointment booking and confirmation, client list maintenance, billing and invoicing.
* Attractive remuneration (percentage of billings).
* Payment of DNA fees and case reviews.
* Fully computerised medical software with IT support.
* Full clinical team support for care coordination and risk management, including referrals and client checks.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Paid weekly case reviews and potential for group supervision.
* Opportunity to attend professional development hosted by headspace Maroochydore.
* Work‐life balance with flexible start/finish times and other arrangements tailored to your lifestyle.
Eligibility
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
Contact
If you have the skills, experience, and passion to fit our team, please submit your resume and cover letter, or contact our hiring manager Catherine Cox at catherine.cox@youturn.org.au for a confidential conversation.
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