Job Description

headspace Southport | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Based on Yugambeh Country, headspace Southport provides free, confidential and youth-friendly support for young people aged 12 to 25 years experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug issues, or seeking access to primary health care.

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Operated by Lives Lived Well, headspace Southport is an early intervention service committed to helping young people improve their wellbeing through accessible, evidence-based and person-centred care.

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We're currently seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team in a full-time ongoing position based in Southport.

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Why Join Us?

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- Work within a nationally recognised youth mental health service.
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- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families.
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- Join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
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- Access ongoing professional development and headspace-specific training.
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- Receive an additional five days of paid wellbeing leave each year.
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- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging.
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- Access discounted Fitness Passport memberships.
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- Utilise our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
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About the Role

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As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to young people using headspace's Session-by-Session Framework, providing targeted support tailored to each young person's needs.

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You will undertake assessments, provide brief therapeutic interventions, coordinate care, facilitate referrals and support young people and their families to achieve positive recovery outcomes.

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As a senior clinician, you will also contribute to clinical discussions, review processes and provide support to colleagues within the service.

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Reporting to the Team Leader, you will:

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- Deliver evidence-based interventions using the headspace Session-by-Session Therapy model.
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- Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments using the headspace assessment framework.
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- Undertake comprehensive risk assessments, including suicide and violence risk assessments.
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- Develop treatment plans and provide brief therapeutic interventions.




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- Coordinate care and assist young people to access appropriate services and supports.
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- Facilitate referrals and provide follow-up support where required.
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- Participate in intake activities, including responding to referrals and enquiries.
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- Facilitate psycho-social and clinical group programs for young people.
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- Participate in case reviews, clinical discussions and multidisciplinary care planning.
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- Confidently manage competing clinical and administrative priorities within a busy youth mental health service.
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- Support team processes, allocation meetings and clinical review discussions.
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About You

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You are passionate about supporting young people and their families and bring strong clinical skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to your work.

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You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, value reflective practice and are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

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- Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing.
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- Minimum two years' experience, preferably in mental health and/or alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.
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- Experience undertaking bio-psycho-social assessments and screening activities.
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- Experience delivering brief therapeutic interventions, counselling services and treatment planning.
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- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including suicide and violence risk assessments.
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- Strong knowledge of mental health, evidence-based interventions and clinical practice.
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- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
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- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with young people, families, carers and stakeholders.
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- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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- Commitment to early intervention and positive youth mental health outcomes.
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- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
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- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
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- Ability to successfully obtain a National Police Check.
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Professional Registration Requirements

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Applicants must meet one of the following:

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- Psychologists must hold current AHPRA registration (provisional registration will be considered).
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- Social Workers must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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- Registered Nurses must hold current AHPRA registration.
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- Occupational Therapists must hold current AHPRA registration.
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Please note: applications from Counsellors cannot currently be considered for this position.

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- Previous experience in youth mental health.
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- Experience working with young people aged 12 to 25 years.
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- Experience within alcohol and other drug services.
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- Experience facilitating groups and delivering psycho-social interventions.
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- Case management or care coordination experience.
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Our Values

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What matters most is that you'll live and breathe our values:

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- Be humble, human and full of hope.
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- Show up and share.
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- Ask "Why not?" and "What's next?"
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- Leave a positive wake.
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What We Offer

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- Access to headspace resources and specialist youth mental health training.
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- Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year.
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- Salary packaging perks.
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including emotional, psychological and financial wellbeing support.
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- A supportive, collaborative and values-driven workplace.
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- Fitness Passport membership providing discounted access to gyms, pools and leisure facilities across Australia.
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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Lives Lived Well
📍 City of Gold Coast