Clinician | headspace Whyalla

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.

About the role:

• Full-time 75 hours per fortnight Mon-Fri
• Completing assessments and planning targeted support with young people and their families / carers.
• Providing time limited targeted interventions to young people and being inclusive of their families, friends and carers in their treatment.
• Provision of consultancy, advocacy, information and liaison services to individual GPs about mental health issues.
• Consulting and liaising with other health and community service agencies to facilitate a coordinated approach in the young person’s treatment and recovery.

Qualifications:

• The role is applicable to suitably experienced and qualified Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or Mental Health Nurses.
• Current and full registration with appropriate registration authority (AHPRA or AASW).
• National Police Check and Department of Human Services Child-Related Employment Screening

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive working environment, a great team with flexibility.
• A competitive salary in recognition of your qualifications and experience – $74,779 - $96,075
• 5 weeks annual leave PLUS 17.5% leave loading plus paid cultural leave.
• Access to full not-for-profit salary packaging benefits so you can reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay.

Application form and job description available HERE

Closing Date: Applications are shortlisted as they come in, so apply today!

For more information please contact: Courtney Haak, Centre Manager on 0450 666 546

headspace Whyalla is operated by Country and Outback Health. To learn more about our services and teams, visit: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/whyalla

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.