Clinician – Intake and Brief Intervention (Casey Cardinia)

Who we’re looking for:

Our headspace team is looking for a full-time Mental Health Clinician to join their team!

If you’re degree qualified in nursing, psychology, occupational therapy or social work and AHPRA registered (or eligible for membership with the association in your field) and have demonstrated experience in working with young people and families in a mental health setting, you might be exactly the person we’re looking for!

As the Intake and Brief Intervention Clinician, you will understand the importance of a youth-friendly and dynamic service to assess and treat young people diagnosed with a range of mental health difficulties. You will have highly developed assessment & therapeutic counseling skills with young people and demonstrated clinical mental health experience in working with families to deliver therapeutic interventions. You will be a highly collaborative and engaging individual, who is excited about taking ownership of their day as well as working and creating a quality customer-centric service.

What you’ll be doing

The Intake and Brief Intervention Clinician position is a crucial role within the headspace Casey Cardinia service, and will be required to undertake a number of activities including but not limited to engaging, screening, providing a range of effective evidence-based brief interventions and coordinating supported referrals for young people aged 12-25 who seek help through headspace, their families, and carers. There is also an opportunity to formulate and facilitate group programs and health promotion activities.

Delivery of service will be predominantly provided from the headspace Narre Warren & Pakenham sites, but the role will also be required to work across the Casey Cardinia region.

Who you’ll be working with

Reporting to the Intake Team Leader you will be part of a very connected team of highly experienced and enthusiastic clinicians that promotes reflective practice and case discussions. The team is dedicated to working with young people and their families, who present mental health challenges, to ach ieve the best possible outcomes.

What we offer

EACH offers all staff benefits by offering:

• Work arrangements that flex to you
• Providing opportunities to grow and develop
• Internal professional development calendar
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Professional clinical support and supervision
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year AND up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing arrangements