Mental Health Clinician - headspace Canberra

About the role

This is a full-time fixed term role (38 hpw) up to 30 July 2027 with a possibility of extension due to ongoing funding.

You will work collaboratively with a young person and their family to identify their support needs, goals and develop collaborative care plans.  You will provide high quality psycho-social assessment and evidence-based, focused psychological interventions to young people aged 12 to 25 referred to headspace Canberra.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Duties

• Provide evidence-based, focused psychological strategies
• Work with all stakeholders to maximise care outcomes
• Maintain accurate case notes using electronic clinical records

Skills & Experience

1. Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist (accredited with OTA as meeting the Australian Competency Standards in mental health) or qualifications in social work and has (or willing to work towards) accreditation with the AASW as a Mental Health Social Worker
2. Experience in assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders, provision of Cognitive- Behaviour Therapy and other evidence-based focused psychological strategies.
3. Demonstrated understanding of key issues in relation to the health and wellbeing needs of young people with mental health and/or substance use problems.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people, and their family and friends.
5. High standard of computer literacy and data entry competency including MS office and demonstrated capacity to learn new technologies including clinical software packages.

Interested?

Applications close:  18 November 2026.   Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.

For more information contact: Lachlan Canty, Service Manager on 0493 119 369.

Visit www.gph.org.au/employment to download the Position Description and Employee Benefits Guide, then click Apply to submit your application.

Please ensure your application addresses the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.