Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and provide high-level clinical services to young people in your local community!

Exciting new opportunities for multiple Allied Health Clinicians to join our headspace services in Bankstown!

The positions available are:

• Full-time (76hrs/fortnight) and part-time (38hrs/fortnight) until 30 June 2025
• Suitable for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Registered Psychologist, or Mental Health Social Worker
• Based in Bankstown
• Attractive remuneration package starting from $99,500p.a. (commensurate with experience) + 11% Super + Salary Packaging!

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community. 

On a day-to-day basis you will: 

• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with the Medicare Better Access model within therapeutic context.
• Manage clinical risk in collaboration with the team including undertaking risk assessments and developing collaborative wellbeing plans to support young people.
• Provide evidence-based assessment to inform individual formulation and care plans.
• Report on individual progress with young people during case discussions/ team meetings and also formally using relevant headspace data systems.

Selection Criteria

• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing.
• At least 3 years clinical experience post qualification 
• Membership of an appropriate professional body (including AHPRA, AASW) as a registered or endorsed Psychologist, accredited Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse; and eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine individual care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports, and assist young people to access necessary services.

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.

About the Benefits

• Attractive remuneration equivalent to HPSS Level 4 base salary commensurate with experience
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Regular supervision, ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.