Mental Health Clinician - headspace Nowra

About the role
 
This position is part-time, (24 hours per week) and is fixed term opportunity, covering a period of parental leave until 30 June 2027 with the possibility for extension. 
 
The Mental Health Clinician will work collaboratively with a young person and their family/carers to identify support needs, goals and develop collaborative care plans. The position provides high-quality psycho-social assessment and evidence-based, focused interventions under supervision. The Mental Health Clinician works closely with other members of the team and external service providers to maximise care outcomes for young people referred to headspace Nowra.
 
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

Skills & Experience
 

1. Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, or Occupational Therapist (accredited with OTA as meeting the Australian Competency Standards in mental health)
   OR Qualifications in social work and has (or eligible and willing to work towards) accreditation with the AASW as a Mental Health Social Worker
   OR Current (or eligible and willing to obtain) for clinical registration with PACFA as a Mental Health Practitioner or Certified Practicing and working towards
   OR Current (or eligible and willing to obtain) for Level 2, 3 or 4 membership with ACA.
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.

About headspace
 
headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Nowra work to improve health, social, vocational and educational outcomes for young people.
 
Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Nowra. We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality physical and mental health services. Services focus on physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal health & chronic disease management. Grand Pacific Health covers a large portion of Southeastern NSW, the ACT and Murrumbidgee region.
 
Interested?
 
Applications close: 12 September 2026. Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.
For more information contact:  Lauren Mullaney Service Manager lmullaney@gph.org.au (02) 4446 7300
 
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.