Mental Health Clinician
- Provide individualised, evidence-based interventions for young people requiring counselling support.
- Conduct clinical and risk assessments and implement treatment plans.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver holistic care.
headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing services across Australia, in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas, supporting young people and family to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.
As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll collaborate with the Clinical Lead in Strathpine, providing individualised, evidence-based interventions for young people requiring up to 12 months of counselling support. You'll conduct clinical and risk assessments, implement treatment and management plans and work closely with internal and external stakeholders within the community to deliver holistic recovery orientated care.
About You
- Experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and providing evidence-based treatments for mental health disorders.
- Extensive experience fostering mental health and well-being, delivering inclusive therapeutic services with a recovery and strengths-based focus.
- Experienced in conducting risk assessments, crisis intervention planning, and implementing effective risk management strategies for consumers.
- Experience implementing time limited counselling/ psychological intervention for an episode of care reflecting 6-12 months support.
- Knowledge of the mental health system, government policies, legislation, and professional standards.
- Committed to foster and build inclusive cultures that promote human rights and diversity.
Perks & Benefits
- Access to salary package up to $15,900 and $2,650 for meal and entertainment p/a of tax-free income
- Access to supportive clinical supervision and EAP
- Competitive pay aligned with your experience and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
Requirements
- Minimum two years experience as a Mental Health Clinician
- Tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, OT, or related field
- AHPRA or AASW Registration
- Current Driver Licence
- Current Blue Card
- Current National Police Check.
- Knowledge of mental health systems, legislation, and standards
- Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment
About Open Minds
Open Minds has delivered mental health services across NSW and QLD for over 114 years, including headspace centres, Medicare Mental Health Centres, universal aftercare, psychosocial programs, and clinical care coordination.
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