headspace Mental Health Clinician – Therapeutic Services

About us:

Stride is the largest provider of headspace centres in Australia and 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. 

About the headspace Townsville service:

headspace Townsville, under the leadership of their lead agency Stride, deliver high quality evidence-based clinical care to achieve better health outcomes for young people aged 12-25 years.

Our multidisciplinary team supports young people in the Townsville region by providing support for mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug use, and getting into work and study.

headspace Townsville offers a number of evidence based mental health and wellbeing treatments that range from low intensity brief interventions through to high intensity long-term interventions. These include:

•  ‘One-At-A-Time supports’ when young people may only be needing a few sessions with a clinician to work on current stressors or concerns.
• Moderate intensity medium-term individual and group therapy when young people may need a few more sessions to work on specific concerns such as anxiety, depression or other mental health difficulties.
• A dedicated suicide prevention program (You Are Not Alone – YANA) that provides time-limited high intensity interventions for young people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
• A dedicated trauma program (‘Tern’ program) that provides recovery focused long-term high intensity interventions for young people who have experienced multiple traumas throughout their lives.

Role overview:

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide focused psychological strategies tailored to meet the individual needs of the young people accessing the service, while working within a multidisciplinary team environment. headspace Townsville currently has full-time and part-time opportunities available within the Tern and YANA programs:

• Provide mental health assessments and case formulations to determine treatment goals
• Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions in line with the program requirements
• Provide client-centred and treatment-oriented case management
• Complete referrals and support transitions to external services as clinically indicated
• Participate in regular program specific group supervision
• Participate in the provision of appropriate mental health education programs for health professionals, community-based services and community groups as required
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve client care and enhance the delivery of services within a multidisciplinary team and the service.

Relocation options available:

• Stride will negotiate a suitable relocation allowance with successful applicants who are required to relocate.

On Offer:

• Based in Townsville, QLD
• Permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Paying on HPSS Level 3 plus Super
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650
• Assistance with relocation expenses will be considered for the successful applicant 
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time) 
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year 
• Paid parental leave
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One additional paid wellbeing leave day per year

headspace Townsville also provides:

• A learning and growth culture
• Administrative support from a team of receptionists
• Weekly supervision via case review as well as access to monthly individual supervision 
• Access to training opportunities 
• Online training and resources through Stride and headspace National

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
• Extensive & demonstrated experience providing clinical services to young people (12-25 years)
• Well-developed judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning
• 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
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.  

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

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.

About the location:

Townsville is the perfect place to live, work and play. With more than 300 days of sunshine, and a daily rush hour of less than 20 minutes, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.

From the reef and its tropical islands, to lush rainforests, and endless natural beauty – Townsville is all about easy living with plenty of big city benefits.

Townsville is home to Australia’s largest garrison city, world-class events, leading education providers, cutting-edge health facilities, affordable housing, and a global bustling port.

Townsville in North Queensland, Australia offers a range of diverse experiences from the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest to the dirt and dust of the Australian outback, take the time to meet the locals and experience the lifestyle, culture and heritage that make the region so unique.

The Strand esplanade, with its pier and water park, is popular. Located in the heart of Townsville, Queensland Museum Tropics explores life in the tropics from prehistoric times to the modern-day. The diverse range of exhibitions and displays are designed to captivate audiences of all ages, focussing on natural and cultural history, biodiversity, human science and much more. Southeast of the city, the Billabong Sanctuary wildlife park is home to koalas, wombats and crocodiles. Offshore, Magnetic Island has coral reefs and a national park full of wildlife.

headspace Townsville is located in the Townsville Riverway precinct, one of Townsville's most exciting destinations, offering a dynamic combination of residential, commercial, cultural, sports and leisure activities with free car parking for over 400 car parks. Swim in the lagoons, walk the shaded boardwalk and pathways along the river, enjoy Pinnacles Gallery, visit Citylibraries Riverway, have a coffee at the café, or cook a meal on the gas barbecues provided. Riverway is a place for everyone to relax, enjoy, and learn.

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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.

Closing date for applications: Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 13 May 2024.

For queries email recruitment@stride.com.au.