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 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 across NSW and the ACT. About the position The Mental Health Clinician works collaboratively with a young person and their family/carers to identify support needs, goals and develop collaborative care plans. They provide high quality psycho-social assessment and evidence-based, focused interventions. This position requires working closely with the other members of the headspace Nowra team, Ulladulla Outreach team and external service providers and works to maximise care outcomes for young people referred to headspace Nowra, providing a service in the Ulladulla area. Based in Ulladulla, this position is part time (16 hours per week), fixed term to 30 June 2025 with the possibility for extension. We are looking for someone with: You will have a passion and experience in working with young people and: Current or working towards full AHPRA registration as a psychologist, clinical psychologist, or occupational therapist (accredited in mental health) or qualifications in social work and eligibility to work towards accreditation with the AASW as a mental health social worker Experience in assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders, provision of Cognitive- Behaviour Therapy and other 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 and friends. Why join GPH? Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance Continuous learning and development opportunities Regular supervision and support within your team Increase your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 in living expenses and an additional benefit of up to $2650 in meals and entertainment We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support! Interested? Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application. Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description and include this in your application or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process. For more information contact: Emily Pretzler, Service Manager- headspace Nowra on ****** or call 02 4446 7300 Applications close: 19 May 2024 *Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, young people from multicultural communities and people with a disability. Selected applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination.
