Our client is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation committed to making a genuine impact in the lives of individuals and communities across Central Queensland.
About the role:
You will play a critical role in supporting young people across Emerald and surrounding areas. You will provide early intervention and therapeutic support, working closely with young people and their families to create tailored, person-centred care plans.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct clinical assessments and collaboratively develop youth-directed care plans
2. Deliver 1:1 counselling, psychoeducation, and skills-building sessions
3. Provide inclusive, youth-friendly, and family-aware interventions
4. Facilitate early intervention therapy and group programs
5. Attend care coordination and case review meetings
6. Maintain accurate, confidential participant records
7. Keep up to date with current legislation and best practices
8. Engage in professional development and clinical supervision
9. Support a culture of continuous improvement and team wellbeing
10. Maintain and manage a consistent caseload
11. Demonstrate improved outcomes in young people's wellbeing
12. Collaborate effectively with young people and their families/supports
13. Support participants' pathways through headspace Emerald services
About You
1. You are a motivated, empathetic, and qualified allied health professional, with a strong commitment to youth mental health and a collaborative approach to care.
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience
1. Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
2. Full or provisional AHPRA registration, or ACA Level 1+ (with willingness to progress to Level 2/3)
3. Willingness to work towards mental health accreditation (if applicable)
4. Desirable - Postgraduate qualification in youth mental health
5. Desirable - Experience in the not-for-profit or public sector
On Offer:
1. A competitive salary package up to $106,700 + super
2. Salary Sacrifice
3. Support with relocation costs
4. Ongoing training and development opportunities
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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