Senior Intake Clinician Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled professional to fill the role of Senior Intake Clinician. This position will play a key part in providing high-quality clinical care to young people.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering clinical services and assessment, treatment and evaluation to achieve better health outcomes for young people seeking help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study support.
About Us
We specialise in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention. Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families.
Our Service
headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high quality clinical services and assessment, treatment and evaluation to achieve better health outcomes for young people.
* Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case management as required.
* Apply independent clinical judgement to complex decision making under the clinical practice supervision or professional guidance of the Clinical Manager.
* Support and oversee the Intake and Assessment team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, timely, and clinically appropriate intake and assessment services.
Requirements:
* A General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse OR Social Worker with AASW registration/eligibility.
* A minimum of 2–3 years post-qualification experience in mental health or other relevant experience.
* Advanced level of knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with a superior understanding within the continuum of care.
* Well-developed judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning.
* Ideally extensive & demonstrated experience providing clinical services to young people (12-25 years).
* High level communication skills to establish effective partnerships and provide consultation to the team as well as government and other non-government service providers.
* Ability to contribute to the professional development of self and others through education, professional networking and application of evidence based practice.
* Demonstrating a great level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill.
* Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC.
* Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance.
Safety and Inclusion:
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
We are an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.