headspace Mental Health Clinician

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress · Alice Springs NT 0870 · Full time
Posted 25d ago

headspace Mental Health Clinician

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
~$111k - $124k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide mental health assessment and therapeutic services to young people aged 12-25.
  • Deliver services across headspace centre and school-based settings.
  • Collaborate with young people and their families in goal setting and care planning.

Mental Health/SEWB - Alice Springs

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Clinician

to work as part of our headspace service in Alice Springs,

supporting young people aged 12-25 years

MALE IDENTIFIED POSITION

Full-time continuous contract

37.5 hours per week

$110,916 - $124,196 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$136,195 - $153,019

About the role
The headspace Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing mental health assessment and therapeutic services to young people between the ages 12-25 presenting with a broad range of issues relating to mental health, alcohol and substance use, identity, relationships and trauma. The role is delivering services across the headspace centre, and a school-based setting. 

To be considered for this position, you will require:

  • A degree in relevant discipline (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or other Allied Health) or equivalent qualification, with professional accreditation (e.g. AHPRA or similar) with minimum two years clinical experience and endorsement in mental health 
  • Knowledge of mental health best practice in relation to prevention, assessment, early identification, treatment and rehabilitation and a proven capacity to deliver innovative, quality client services within professional and service timeframes. 
  • Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia's history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice. 
  • Ability to partner with young people accessing the services and their family or other significant supports, including them in goal setting, care planning and care co-ordination to identify and address health and wellbeing goals. 
  • Demonstrated ability in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, both orally and in writing and be willing to discuss and demonstrate own knowledge and skills with work colleagues. 
  • Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel and work from remote locations. 
  • Current C class NT Driver License 

What we offer: Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

  • Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
  • Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
  • 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
  • A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
  • Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

For more information on the position please contact:

Annabelle Moody on 0490 806 231 or annabelle.moody@caac.org.au

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply. 

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

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Skills

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Care planning and coordinationClinical experience (minimum 2 years)Cultural sensitivityCurrent c class nt driver licenseKnowledge of aboriginal cultureKnowledge of mental health best practiceMental health assessmentPartnering with young peopleProfessional accreditation (ahpra or similar)Therapeutic servicesTravel and remote work ability

Perks & benefits

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15 days paid personal leave6 weeks annual leaveFlexible work policySalary packaging options

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