Senior Youth Access Clinician - headspace
Job No:
FLO930
Location:
Parramatta
- Unique clinical opportunity, working for a sector leading youth organisation
- Realise your professional potential with manageable client loads
- Recovery focused person led service
headspace Parramatta requires an experienced recovery focused Senior Youth Access Clinicians to join the team. The positions available are full-time (38 hours per week) working Monday-Friday. The successful applicant will be required to work until 8pm one day per week.
In this rewarding role you will be responsible for the provision of clinical mental health services for the youth in Parramatta.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Youth Access Clinicians will be responsible for:
- Delivering quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions
- Identifying and implementing community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey
- Offering education and guidance on clinical matters.
Flourish Australia is seeking to employ proactive and motivated individuals, who enjoy both teamwork and working autonomously. The successful candidates will have significant experience working within the Mental Health sector combined with relevant qualifications. You must also be currently registered, or eligible for registration (National or State) as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or other allied health professional.
For more information on the Senior Youth Access Clinician role, please read the Position Description.
About headspace
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.
More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au
Selection Criteria
To be successful as a Senior Youth Access Clinician with Flourish Australia, it is essential that you:
- Have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience and have (or are eligible to receive) National or State registration
- Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of recovery focused practice
- Are able to demonstrate the importance of, and have a clear and strong understanding of, the value of team work
- Have a clear understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health in the community
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment
- Are able to demonstrate a flexible approach to service delivery
- Have a high degree of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with report writing and electronic client information management systems.
Please note- Successful candidates must maintain a Class C driver’s licence as you may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is not available. Proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You will receive payment of the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Flourish Australia positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We invite qualified people with lived experience of mental health issues to apply. Flourish Australia values diversity in the workforce and encourages applications from people of Indigenous and CALD backgrounds.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory Australian residency/visa, National Criminal Record checks, and Working With Children Check.
About the Benefits
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions;
- Generous leave provisions including paid parental leave;
- Career development opportunities; and
- Comprehensive infrastructure including fleet motor vehicles, mobile phones and other resources for work purposes.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
For further information, please contact Clinical and Operations Manager, Penny Bird E: penny.bird@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)