Job details

Clinician

Requisition ID: req8027
Employment Type: Max-Term Contract

For over 50 years, New Horizons have supported tens of thousands of Australians in hundreds of communities to enhance wellbeing.  Through the right advice and services, we help young people discover their potential. By putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the headspace team!

We currently have a Clinician position available within our Brookvale team. This role is part of the expanding headspace Brookvale team. New Horizons is the lead agency for headspace Brookvale.

This position is a Max-Term Full-time opportunity for 12 months. 
Working days are Monday to Friday - regular hours, but starting and finishing later on Tuesday or Thursday 10.30 am – 7 pm (38 hours a week or 40 hours a week with an RDO).

The Day to Day
•Develop strong working relationships with young people, family and friends, schools and local services.
•Carry out assessments, case planning, therapeutic and/or psychoeducational brief interventions and care coordination for young people and their families via an outreach model.
•The opportunity to develop and co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs.
•Support young people to access the services they need through consultation and liaison with internal and external service providers according to documented care plans.
•The opportunity to develop and/or participate in community and youth engagement events, activities and promotions.
•Exercise initiative and judgement, under guidance from the headspace Clinical Lead, to proactively improve the experience of young people and service offerings. 

What you need to have:
•Degree in psychology (provisional psychologist or registered), social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing with registration to the appropriate body (if necessary to practice) or another relevant field. 
•Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise, work independently and seek consultation as required.
•Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of youth health issues and how they impact on young people.
•Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, mental health psychoeducation and the delivery of therapeutic brief interventions.
•Awareness of different cultural contexts and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive services.
•Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to form appropriate and effective working relationships with young people, families and key services.
•Willingness and ability to work via an outreach model, which includes seeing young people in community settings, such as schools, community hubs, or other services.
•A sound understanding of privacy legislation, the principles of informed consent, limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting guidelines.
•Valid NSW drivers licence.

You will benefit from:
•Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organisation – (through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!)
•Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
•A supportive culture and working environment
•Professional development opportunities and secondments
•Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
•Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
•Access to flexible work arrangements
•Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service

To Apply:
In your application please explain how your skills, ability and experience meet the essential role requirements of this job.