Allied Health Clinician - headspace

Are you an experienced Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker, Mental Health Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse? Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and provide high-level clinical services to young people in your local community!

Exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Clinician to join our headspace services in Bankstown!

The position available is:

• Closed-term Part-time until 30 June 2027 
• Negotiable hours to suit your availability! Working a minimum of 2 days (15.2 hours) per week and up to 4 days (30.4 hours) per week 
• Working days from Monday to Thursday
• Based in Bankstown
• Attractive remuneration package starting from $111,900 p.a. (pro-rata & commensurate with experience) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

The headspace Allied Health Clinician provides high-level clinical services to young people and families accessing the service. You will provide evidence-based assessment to inform individual formulation and care plans. You will work collaboratively with young people and their families to develop individual recovery plans that are person centred and committed to achieving individual therapeutic goals. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community. 

On a day-to-day basis, you will: 

• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with the Medicare Better Access best-practice standards.
• Deliver culturally safe, socially inclusive, and developmentally appropriate focused psychological interventions (individual and group) with young people and their families/carers. 
• Participate in clinical decisions about assessments, treatment planning, and risk management, working collaboratively with the team. 
• Report on individual progress with young people during case discussions/ team meetings.
• Assertively monitor young people where risk is indicated, including regularly assessing the current level of risk and developing action plans to mitigate any risks in accordance with the Flourish Australia risk management framework. 
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical notes using the electronic medical records system, and comply with data/reporting requirements using relevant headspace data systems. 
• Build collaborative working relationships with internal and external service providers (e.g. GPs, NGOs, schools).
• Actively contribute to service development and growth, in line with local needs, the Strategic Plan and client demand.
• Ensure that services to young people and their families are of high quality and consistent with the headspace model.

For further information on the Allied Health Clinician role, please read the Position Description.

Please note - Successful candidates must maintain an Australian 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 Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience delivering mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions and;
   • Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist with current full AHPRA registration, or;
   • Occupational Therapist with current full AHPRA registration, and who have completed additional mental health specific training and hold mental health accreditation with OTA, or;
   • Social Worker with an approved Social Work Qualification (Bachelor/Master of Social Work) and have completed additional mental health specific training, and eligible for mental health endorsement with AASW, or;
   • Division 1 Mental Health Nurse with completed additional training or relevant experience within mental health e.g. post graduate qualification in mental health nursing. 
2. Demonstrated ability to undertake assessments, provide evidence-based counselling and therapeutic interventions, produce assessment reports and clinical documentation, and assist young people to access appropriate services.
3. Eligibility to register with Medicate Australia as an Allied Health Professional provider. 
4. Sound knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice, as well as understanding the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds, and the ability to effective engage with them and their family/carers.
5. Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to service delivery. 
6. High-level computer literacy, including report writing and electronic client management systems. 
7. Knowledge of Australian health care system and mental health sector. 

Desirable:

1. A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
2. Experience in private practice settings or Medicare-based models of care. 
3. Direct clinical experience with young people and families, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQI communities.
4. Previous experience as a supervisor and/or qualified supervisor within your field.
5. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and strategic directions in youth mental health. 
6. Knowledge of local youth / health sectors. 
7. Current Australian drivers licence. 

For further information, please contact Rebekah Lucas, Clinical and Operations Manager E: Rebekah.Lucas@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications) 

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to a National Criminal History Check, a Working With Children Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy. 

About the Benefits

• Attractive remuneration equivalent to HPSS Level 4 + 12% Super!
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Regular supervision, ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

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.

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis. Apply today!