Pathway Talent, working in partnership with New Horizons, is seeking early-career Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers to join the headspace Chatswood team and support young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns(opportunities available at Ashfield, Brookvale and Chatswood centres).
This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners who are early in their careers and want to develop their clinical capability within a supportive, collaborative and youth-focused environment. We also welcome expressions of interest from experienced clinicians considering a move into private practice.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based, person-centred and culturally responsive services to young people and, where appropriate, their families and support networks.
About the role
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions
Supporting young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health and wellbeing concerns
Completing risk assessments and implementing appropriate safety plans
Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential clinical documentation
Working collaboratively with young people, families and support networks
Participating in case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings
Liaising with schools, community services and other healthcare professionals
Making referrals to specialist and community-based services where required
Providing reports and updates to referring General Practitioners
Supporting young people to make informed decisions about their care
Participating in regular supervision, training and professional development
Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive and youth-friendly service
Co-facilitating group therapy




Why join headspace? You'll have access to:
Regular clinical supervision and support
Ongoing training and career development
Opportunities to attend planning days and team events
Valuable professional networking opportunities
Experience within a multidisciplinary youth mental health team
Support to build your clinical confidence and capability
Exposure to diverse presentations and areas of practice
Flexible working arrangements, depending on the position
A supportive team where you can learn from experienced colleagues
Genuine career development and progression opportunities
Meaningful work that positively impacts young people and their communities
About you
We'd love to hear from practitioners who are early in their careers and passionate about developing their experience in youth mental health.
You'll bring:
A recognised tertiary qualification in psychology, occupational therapy or social work
Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, or current Accredited Mental Health Social Worker credential through the AASW
An interest in working with young people aged 12 to 25
Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to ethical, person-centred and culturally responsive practice
Openness to working collaboratively with young people's family and professional networks
Sound organisational and clinical documentation skills




A willingness to participate in ongoing supervision and professional development
Experience working with young people or within mental health services will be highly regarded; however, we also welcome applications from suitable early-career practitioners looking to build their experience in youth mental health.
Essential requirements
The successful candidate will be required to hold or obtain:
Current AHPRA registration for Psychologists or Occupational Therapists, or relevant AASW accreditation for Accredited Mental Health Social Workers
An approved Medicare Provider Number or eligibility to provide mental health services under Medicare
A current NSW Working with Children Check
A current National Police Check
Relevant professional indemnity insurance, where required
Australian working rights
About headspace
Headspace provides early-intervention mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25. Services support young people across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drug concerns, and work and study needs.
The headspace model places young people at the centre of their care and provides an inclusive environment where they can feel heard, respected and supported.
A Safe & Inclusive Workplace
Pathway Talent has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and harm and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, people with disability, and the communities we serve.
Diversity & Inclusion
Pathway Talent is committed to creating diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplaces. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Private Practitioner (Sydney)
🏢 Pathway Talent
📍 Sydney