Senior Mental Health Clinician

Senior Mental Health Clinician

Join headspace and provide support for young people through suicide response, assessment and case co-ordination. Work with a leading NFP!

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Psychology
• Part-time

Key points

• Work with a highly experienced and skilled multi-disciplinary team
• Part time opportunity available- keep your work/life balance!
• Provide access to services to help young people and their families

Description

About headspace:

Established in 2006, headspace is making a difference in the lives of thousands of young Australians and their mental health, by:

• Allowing young Australians and their families to seek help early
• Making it easier for young people and their families to access information
• Creating awareness and educating young people, families and the broader community about how to get help

headspace Cairns (under the direction of the RFDS (Qld) Services Limited) is an innovative youth service, delivering primary and mental health, alcohol and drug services, social welfare and vocational services to young people aged 12-25 years.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Cairns team and work across suicide response programs and headspace assessment and case coordination functions. Where eligible, options also exist to engage in private practice.

This Senior Clinician will be responsive to the urgent mental health needs of young people through robust clinical assessment and providing focused and relevant interventions.

This role is a wonderful opportunity to join a leading mental health provider in a part-time capacity on a maximum term contract until June 2023 (with the possibility of extension).
This role is based in Cairns with the part-time component of the role open to negotiation as we can support a roster of 4-6 days per fortnight.

Who we are looking for?

You will be qualified in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing (Mental Health), maintain registration with AHPRA or the AASW, and have at least 5 years of experience in a relevant clinical field including training and experience relevant to the role.

Why work for us?

In return for your skills, energy and commitment to our goals, we offer you the opportunity to make a real impact in the Cairns community and truly help others. You’ll work every day with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution. In addition, we offer-

• Attractive remuneration package of up to $99,000 (FTE) depending on skills and experience
• Optional salary package of up to $18, 500 to increase your take-home pay
• Extensive and supportive training and development programs
• Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and progressive team
• Valuable professional experience in working with young people
• Be an integral team member and support those who make a real impact in the Cairns community
• Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)

Interested?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gabrielle Gill on 07 4051 3649 or ggill@headspacecairns.org.au

Shortlisting may occur before the closing date on the 20th of May 2022 so if this role sounds like you, please don’t delay in applying!

Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to a criminal history check, and hold a ‘Working with Children Blue Card’ ( if you are not registered with AHPRA).

RFDS (Queensland Section) and headspace work with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.

The RFDS and headspace are committed to the principles of Equal Employment opportunities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.