Position Summary
The objective of the headspace program is to provide eligible clients with evidence based short-term psychological strategies within a primary care setting. In line with organisational objectives, the Mental Health Clinician will:
* Provide clinical services to adolescents and specific target client groups within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Promote and utilise evidence-based clinical interventions, participate in clinical reviews and demonstrate good clinical decision-making process regarding the care provided to clients.
* Provide short term focused psychological therapies in line with best practice and evidence-based research.
* Provide alcohol and other drug screening, assessment and intervention.
Qualifications
* Bachelor Psychology, Mental Health and/or Social Work or relevant discipline.
* Current blue card or AHPRA registration (as appropriate)
* Experience in providing a range of psychological services including early intervention counselling, treatment and case management.
* Experience in the youth and/or mental health sector and a broad understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people in Australia, including specific community factors.
* Knowledge and understanding of mental health, including related evidence-based interventions and clinical practice.
* Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
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