headspace Youth Access Clinician (Mental Health Clinician)

Job No: FLO2433

Location: Broken Hill

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 20 Jan 2023 AEDT

Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people!

headspace Broken Hill are looking for a dedicated Youth Access Clinician/Senior Youth Access Clinician to join the team!

About the position:

• Ongoing Full-time (76hours per fortnight)

• Based in Broken Hill

• Working Monday to Friday 

• Attractive remuneration package from $66,000 - $88,000 p.a. + 10.5% super + Salary Packaging!

Our focus is on hiring the best fit for our team and the young people we support. To ensure this, we're open to candidates of varying experience levels.

Are you a recent graduate? Be mentored by our experienced and supportive team as a Youth Access Clinician!

Are you an experienced professional? We would love for you to contribute to our team as a Senior Youth Access Clinician

About the Opportunity

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
• Design treatment plans and relevant interventions to assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.
• Coordinate supports with service providers including medical professionals, Government Departments and services, non-government organisations and schools.
• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and mentoring of students and provisionally registered psychologists.
• Identify and implement community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey
• Offer education and guidance on clinical matters.

Ideally, you 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 Youth Access Clinician role, please read the Position Description. 

For more information on the Senior Youth Access Clinician role, please read the Position Description.

Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.

About headspace and Flourish Australia

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 provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, 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 

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.

The Benefits

• Attractive salary package 
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave 
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ACT, CBT courses and ASIST
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector.
• Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body; and eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider (Senior Youth Access Clinician only).
• Have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience (g. including psychosocial assessments, provision of interventions,triaging of clients and facilitation of referrals) and have (or be eligible to receive) National or State registration (Senior Youth Access Clinicians only).
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice.
• Have an understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health issues in the community.
• Able to demonstrate the importance of, and have a clear and strong understanding of, the value of team work.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to impart knowledge in a learning environment.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to service delivery.
• Have a high degree of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with report writing.

For further information, please contact Rynnette Gentle, Manager. E: rynnette.gentle@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccination against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.

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.

Applications close on 20th of January 2023, with a view to hold interviews in mid-late January. Please note, there will be a delay in response to your application’s progress due to the holiday period. We appreciate your patience during this time.