Senior Youth Access Clinician – headspace
Apply for the Senior Youth Access Clinician – headspace role at Flourish Australia.
About the Position
* Ongoing Full‑time (76 hours/fortnight)
* Based in Broken Hill
* Working Monday to Friday
* Attractive remuneration package from $88,300 – $100,420 p.a + 12% Super + Tax‑Free Salary Packaging
About the Role
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12‑25 years with their mental and general health care needs. We bring local health services under one roof, making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 in driving their own recovery plan.
* Coordinate supports with service providers including medical professionals, government departments, non‑government organisations and schools.
* Problem‑solve and use initiative in situations that may involve issues requiring resolution between individuals or services, exercising discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy.
* Provide supervision, support, guidance and mentoring of students and junior youth access clinicians.
* Ensure compliance with all directions from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and other governing bodies and organisations relevant to the SYAC's professional discipline (e.g. AASW, Occupational Therapy Australia), including unrestricted current registration and ongoing professional development.
* Identify and implement community‑based activities that support the social and emotional wellbeing of the individual on their recovery journey.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health disciplines recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector.
* Current registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, OTA).
* Have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the provision of mental health care including assessments and interventions.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment.
Whilst Flourish Australia supports early‑career and provisional psychologists and social workers, please only apply if you are fully registered or accredited and have the necessary clinical experience.
Benefits
* Level 3 (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 and 2 additional days of personal leave, extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year and 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 programme
* Workplace Community Groups such as the 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.)
Applications close on the 6th January 2026 at 5pm, with a view to hold interviews in mid‑January. Please note that there will be a delay in response to your application's progress due to the holiday period. We appreciate your patience during this time.
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