Allied Health Professional

Allied Health Professionals - start your ideal job in youth mental health today!

Looking for a variety of clinical practice in a collaborative team environment?

Want opportunities to learn, grow and thrive with professional development?

Ready to make a positive contribution to the lives of young people?

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with our collaborative multidisciplinary team to provide early intervention to young people, read on!

Join the team at headspace Castle Hill and/or Parramatta, Bankstown or Broken Hill!

The following provides an understanding of headspace, its culture and how you can be part of the crew. 

About Us:

headspace works from an early intervention framework with young people who have mental health issues or emerging issues. We deliver four core services which include general health, mental health support, vocational services, and alcohol and other drug services.

We are not just invested in young people, we are invested in providing opportunities for our team to learn, grow and thrive! Organised professional development, supervision and extracurricular activities bring our team closer, making our work environment inviting and inspiring! 

headspace offers a busy and supportive team environment. As a contracted practitioner, you receive referrals from the headspace team and we will provide full comprehensive administration support. As a contracted practitioner you will be part of our very supportive team of clinicians and professionals.

About You:

Essential 

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy.
• Eligible for Medicare Provider Number
• Current Full AHPRA registration (General or Clinical), or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, or Mental Health accredited Nurse or relevant registration
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Check

 

Preferred

• 2+ years of post-graduate clinical experience within Mental Health
• Proven recent clinical experience and competence undertaking bio-psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and providing focused psychological strategies
• Sound knowledge of the impact of mental illness on young people and the ability to provide a positive impact on their wellbeing in a youth-friendly manner
• Team player and flexible in your work schedule
• Excellent clinical and communication skills

 

About the Role:

• The primary objective of the position is to provide high-level clinical services to a broad range of individuals presenting with a variety of psychological difficulties and disorders.
• Working with young people who present with mood, anxiety and a range of mental health conditions using evidence-based treatment strategies.
• Participation in clinical decisions about treatment planning, assessment, risk management and working with other treatment services.

 

About the Pay:

We offer an hourly rate that is highly competitive, despite being a bulk billing service, which we achieve by only charging you a small percentage of your earnings for room hire and admin support. You also get access to free professional development opportunity and group supervision. 

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in being part of a multidisciplinary team where you feel valued, challenged and know that you are making a difference on a daily basis in each patient’s outcome then we encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume with your availability via email.

We'd love to hear from you! 

Contact us and send through your resume and cover letter.