As a Youth Mental Health Clinician, you will be responsible for effectively engaging, screening, assessing, providing interventions, and coordinating care for young people aged 12-25 who contact or are referred to headspace. 

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be adept at relating to young people in a manner that is not only relevant but also appropriate to their unique developmental and cognitive levels of functioning. Your approach will ensure that services are delivered in a youth-friendly manner, fostering an environment that is supportive and conducive to their overall well-being.

• Provide counseling and casework to clients accessing programs within the headspace center in Mount Gambier.
• Participate in the access and intake system, answering phone calls and inquiries, screening and assessing needs, prioritising, and making appropriate follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Refer young people to internal and external services as appropriate and provide follow-up support.

About You

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the mental health of young individuals and are ready for a rewarding role, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission at the forefront of youth mental health care.

To qualify for this position, you must hold tertiary level qualifications in health, behavioral/social sciences, community services, or a related discipline.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services. 

About the Benefits

• In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider – Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application

Please attach a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the role.

Closing date is midnight 15th December. Apply early; closing date subject to change.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.