Job description
About us
headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Bega work to improve health, social, vocational and educational outcomes for young people.
Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Bega. We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality physical and mental health services across NSW and the ACT.
About the position
The Mental Health Clinician will work collaboratively with a young person and their family/carers to identify their support needs, goals and to develop collaborative care plans.
They will provide high quality psycho-social assessment and evidence-based, focused psychological interventions to young people aged 12 to 25 referred to headspace Bega.
Based in headspace Bega, this is a full-time opportunity to 30 June 2025 with possibility of extension.
We are looking for someone with:
- Current AHPRA registration as a provisional psychologist, psychologist, clinical psychologist, or occupational therapist (with eligibility for mental health accreditation with OTA) or qualifications in social work and ability to work towards accreditation with the AASW as a mental health social worker
- Experience in assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders, and provision of evidence-based focused psychological strategies
- Demonstrated understanding of key issues in relation to the health and wellbeing needs of young people with mental health and/or substance use problems.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people and their family, friends, or carers.
Why join GPH?
- Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
- Full-time positions have the option to enjoy a Rostered Day Off each month
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Regular training, supervision and support
- Additional day leave for Christmas
- 17.5% leave loading
- Access up to $15,900 salary packaging for general living expenses + $7,950 remote housing tax benefit + $2,650 meals & entertainment benefit
- Make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals, their carers and families.
A position description is attached.