Job Description

Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician- headspace Cessnock and Maitland

Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician

Part-time - 3 days per week -Tues, Wed & Thurs Cessnock based (on occasion Maitland)

headspace service, is operated by Samaritans Foundation and part of a national initiative to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12-25.

About the role:

Work in a passionate multi-disciplinary team, providing intake, assessment, brief interventions, and referrals to support youth mental health. You'll also engage in community awareness activities and build strong service partnership.

Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great advantages:

- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Access to MAXXIA rewards program
- Professional Development opportunities
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave or partner leave (after 12 months of service)
- You work for us, but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed? Let's talk about it!

About you?

- Passionate about youth mental health
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Skilled in assessment, intervention and referrals
- Understanding and experience using clinical resources and community service networks




- Experience in psychological practice in Child, Adolescent and Family clinical services
- Well-developed knowledge of diverse cultures and community needs
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Counselling, Psychotherapy or another approved clinical or therapeutic discipline.
- Relevant professional registration or membership applicable to discipline.
- Clinicians may include:
- Social Workers who have completed an approved undergraduate or master's degree in Social Work and are eligible for, or hold, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Occupational Therapists who have completed an approved undergraduate or master's degree in Occupational Therapy and hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Psychologists who hold full and current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Provisional Psychologists who hold current provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and work within approved supervision requirements and scope of practice.
- Division 1 Registered Nurses who hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and have relevant mental health experience.




- Counsellors or Psychotherapists whose skills, training and experience are equivalent to the requirements outlined within the Australian Counselling Association Scope of Practice Guidelines at a minimum Level 3 or above and who are registered with the relevant professional membership body, such as the Australian Counselling Association, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia or equivalent.
- For counselling-qualified clinicians, PACFA Clinical Registration, ACA Level 3 or above, or equivalent recognised professional membership is required.
- Current driver's licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured vehicle.

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, First aid & CPR certificate, and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.

Who we are?

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

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13 August 2026Cessnock Recent South Wales, AustraliaPart TimeCommunity Services & DevelopmentChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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