Headspace Upper Coomera, located on Yugambeh land, is a place where young people aged 12 – 25 can get free and confidential support for their mental health, access non‑judgemental information and support around drugs or alcohol and access to a GP. The service provides leading edge services in youth mental health with a focus on early intervention.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Clinician to engage with young people and their families, providing an assessment of their needs and support their health with evidence‑based brief interventions and treatment planning.
This position is a maximum term contract until November 2026 full‑time. This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to gain more experience in youth mental health.
The gross annual salary ranges from $88,109 – $94,828, plus superannuation and the option to take advantage of salary packaging.
What we are looking for
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or Counselling
- Eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body such as AHPRA or the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Experience in provision of assessment of mental health needs, case formulation and treatment planning aligned to identified level of care needs
- Delivery of evidence‑based interventions in the areas of youth mental health using a Single Session Therapy Model, Family Inclusive Practice and Brief Intervention models of care.
- Capacity to manage a caseload working within a high demand service, including documentation, treatment planning, risk assessments, and care coordination
- Ability to relate to young people in a relevant, youth‑friendly, and appropriate manner
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and capability to present at team meetings and case reviews
- Highly collaborative, solutions‑focused, and passionate about process improvements – we welcome ideas and suggestions to make things better
- A valid Driver’s License and Queensland Working with Children Check
Why work for LLW?
Our people, our approach and our growth bring you a real opportunity to go further – you’ll make an impact that matters.
Employee Quotes
I love coming to work every day, with no hesitation. I’m doing something I love with like‑minded people.
Some of the GREAT benefits we offer include
- Fitness Passport membership access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centres across Australia, at a discounted rate.
- Salary Packaging to increase your take‑home pay, including a Meals and Entertainment Card
- We do our best work through our values, and you’ll be part of our values‑driven culture
- Training and development to help you grow as a person and a qualified
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
To submit your application
Click “apply”. If you have any questions, please contact Lives Lived Well Recruitment at or call headspace Upper Coomera and request to speak with Team Leader, Lissy Suthers to discuss the position.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 14th November; however, we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.
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