Senior Mental Health Clinician | headspace

About Us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support .

On offer: 

• Based in Nundah, QLD 
• Fixed-Term, part-time (0.8 FTE) contract until 30/06/2026 (Must be available to work 11am - 7pm for one day of the week)
• Paying on HPSS Level 3 (above award payment for highly experienced clinicians) plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year (only for 6 month + contracts)
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time) (only for contracts of 12 months +)
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Role Overview:

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinician will provide focussed psychological strategies tailored to meet the individual needs of the young people and families accessing the service within a community based mental health care setting. As well as working with relevant service systems to respond appropriately to their mental health and developmental needs.

• Providing high standard assessments, psychological, counselling and therapeutic interventions
• Opportunities to run group programs
• Liaising and working with internal and external stakeholders
• The Senior Mental Health Clinician is a key position with internal clinical escalation pathways and will be responsible for providing clinical supervision to a small number of clinicians.

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist OR Mental Health Nurse OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Advanced level of knowledge and skill to undertake contemporary clinical practice with a superior understanding within the continuum of care.
• Well-developed judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning.
• Ideally extensive and demonstrated experience providing clinical services to young people (12-25 years).
• Sound understanding of the public, non-government and private mental health systems and programs and associated non-mental health programs in a community setting
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with people who have or are at risk of developing a mental illness
• Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated skills in organisation and time-management, including the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Support the Clinical Manager, or be delegated as appropriate, in coordination of multi-disciplinary team processes (including intake and case review processes) and the integration of service delivery, within a strengths based and trauma informed framework.
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment. 

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 11 May 2025.

For any queries, please email recruitment@stride.com.au