Permanent, Full time or Part Time| Location: Port Adelaide
Inclusive diverse work environment |Career growth Opportunities
$***** - $***** per hour + PBI salary packaging
Make a real difference in the lives of young people alongside a committed and thriving multidisciplinary team.
headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to ***** year olds.
Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through headspace centres in communities across Australia, via online and phone counselling services, vocational services, and presence in schools.
Centacare is the Lead Agency of
headspace Port Adelaide,
aligning with the headspace Model Integrity Framework the
Mental Health Clinician
will provide mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support to young people.
As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll support young people to thrive through meaningful therapeutic relationship—combining clinical skill, genuine connection, and team-based care.
This prospect is available in both full-time and part-time capacities.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality clinical servic
es by conducting intake, psychosocial and risk assessments, providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and managing an active client caseload.
Promote client safety and wellbeing
through effective assessment, management and documentation of clinical risk, including responding to crisis situations in line with organisational policies.
Maintain accurate clinical records
by ensuring documentation meets legal, professional and organisational standards, including compliance with the headspace Model Integrity Framework.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
by participating in case reviews, clinical discussions and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for young people.




Contribute to service improvement
by supporting group programs, identifying service improvements, enhancing access and engagement, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate professional excellence
through ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, ethical practice, maintaining professional registration, and delivering culturally safe and inclusive care.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
You must be at least
one
of the following:
A Psychologist with general registration or a recognised area of practice
A Social Worker who is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
and
accredited/or working towards becoming an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
An Occupational Therapist with Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) endorsement
A Registered Nurse with accreditation to the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
And:
Maintain professional accreditation relevant to discipline
Current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
Demonstrated experience working with young people aged *****, including families and support networks
Experience delivering evidence-based and evidence informed mental health interventions
Current Australian driver's licence
Desirable - Its good if you have these but not essential
Experience using the Mastercare electronic client record system
Familiarity with the headspace model or similar youth mental health framework
Experience developing and facilitating group programs
Demonstrated ability to assess and manage clinical risk,



including suicide risk – and reducing risk/distress to support overall wellbeing.
Special Conditions
Some out of hours work may be required
Willingness to use a grey fleet vehicle (as required)
Participation in supervision in line with organisational requirements
Participation in clinical governance and quality improvement activities (for example audits or file reviews)
What's in it for you
SCHCADS Award **** Level 5 $***** per hour + super
Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
Meal and entertainment card option available
Ongoing Clinical Supervision and Professional Development Support
Work in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment
Longstanding and reputable organisation
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
Health insurance discounts with Bupa
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a outstanding place to work.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.
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