Connect young people with the right services and supports
Build pathways across health, education and employment
Enjoy extra leave perks incl birthday leave + wellbeing & fitness access for you and family
Part-time, 2 days/week fixed term parental leave cover to June **** | Campbelltown
About One Door
One Door Mental Health has joined the Mind Australia Group, creating one of the largest community-managed mental health networks in the country.
One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers.
With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment.
About the Service
The headspace program's mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australian's aged *******.
This includes providing funding to improve services for young people who may be experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues and the latest information about these important health issues for young people.
About the role
We are seeking an engaging, approachable and youth-focused Youth Access Clinician for a part-time (2 days / week) fixed-term role through to 30 June ****.
Based at headspace Campbelltown, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will connect young people to the right supports across mental health, physical health, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services, helping them achieve positive and meaningful outcomes.
Key responsibilities
Assist in engaging young people in the services and activities of the service, gathering relevant client information,



and conduct biopsychosocial assessments and screening of young people referred to or accessing headspace
Conduct psychoeducation, brief interventions, skills building, and supportive counselling to young people as a stand-alone intervention and/or to support their transition to psychology.
Assist in the referral of young people to appropriate services either within headspace or other community agencies.
Provide information to clients and carers regarding the nature of mental health and substance use problems, other information services available and how to access these.
In collaboration with the young person's care-coordinator, provide 3 monthly follow up assessments for young people with emerging mental disorders
Work with a high level of independence and autonomy in coordination and administration of a busy youth mental health service.
Your Benefits
Transform Lives:
Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
Competitive Salary Packaging:
Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
Fitness Passport:
Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost.
For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
Leave Perks:
Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave,



study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!
Workplace Banking Portal:
Access that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through our CommBank program.
What you'll bring
Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Allied Health or counselling Disciplines)
Fully registered health professional with mental health experience: AHPRA for Registered Nurse, Occupational therapist, Clinical/registered Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist; AASW for Social Workers; ACA or PACFA for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving, advocacy and negotiation skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with young people, family/carers, workers and other agencies
Current knowledge of the health needs of young people and the local youth, mental health and alcohol and other drug agencies and networks.
Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment/screening of clients and their carers and the ability to develop understanding/knowledge of determining care needs and assist clients to access necessary services.
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination.
One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Chance Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce.
We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
Position Description
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📌 Youth Access Clinician (New South Wales)
🏢 Mind Australia
📍 New South Wales