About Our Service
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Headspaces centres serve 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.
Role Overview
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We are seeking a Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide focused psychological strategies tailored to meet the individual needs of the young people and families accessing the service within a community based mental health care setting.
Key Responsibilities
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- Providing high standard assessments, psychological, counselling and therapeutic interventions\- Opportunities to run group programs\- Liaising and working with internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
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- Must have one of the following: General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, 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\- Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
Benefits
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- Based in Ipswich, QLD
- Permanent, full-time opportunity available (part-time hours can be considered)
- Paying on HPSS Level 3 (above award payment for highly experienced clinicians) 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 (fashion, food and fitness)
- 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