About Our Mental Health Service
We specialise in mental health service delivery, focusing on working with adults and young people, as well as early childhood intervention.
Our ambition is reflected in our name, which expresses our purpose and awareness of our role in the recovery journey.
Join us to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. We're committed to helping individuals achieve their full potential.
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Headspaces Centres
Our centres serve as one-stop-shops for young people requiring help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or work and study support.
We offer a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including:
* Based in Ipswich, QLD
* Permanent, full-time opportunity available (part-time hours can be considered)
* Paying above award rate plus Super
* Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
* Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650
* Leave loading at 17.5%
* Stride Rewards - access to discounts from 100s of retailers
* One paid wellbeing leave day per year
* Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
* Paid parental leave support
* Supportive team environment
* Excellent training and career development
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Mental Health Clinician Role
This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide focused psychological strategies tailored to meet individual needs of young people and families accessing our service.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing high-standard assessments, psychological counselling and therapeutic interventions
* Opportunities to run group programs
* Liaising and working with internal and external stakeholders
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Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Mental Health Occupational Therapist OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
* Extensive & demonstrated experience providing clinical services to young people (12-25 years)
* Well-developed judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning
* Sound understanding of the public, non-government and private mental health systems and programs and associated non-mental health programs in a community setting
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with people who have or are at risk of developing a mental illness
* Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
* Demonstrated skills in organisation and time-management, including the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
* Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
* Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those with lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.