At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also provide services for mental health, gambling concerns, and support for people transitioning from correctional centres. As a values-driven organisation focused on clinical excellence and innovation, we’re growing fast
- and we’d love you to be part of our journey. Senior Mental Health Clinician | headspace Upper Coomera Full Time, Fixed-Term Contract | Monday to Friday | Business Hours | No Shift Work $105,500 – $110,000 + Super + Salary Packaging + 5 Wellbeing Leave Days The Right Support at the Right Time Can Change a Young Person's Future At headspace Upper Coomera, we're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Mental Health Clinician who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people and their families. Based on Yugambeh Country and operated by Lives Lived Well, headspace Upper Coomera provides free, confidential and youth-friendly support for young people aged 12 to 25 years experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug (AOD), and wellbeing challenges. A Role Where You Can Make a Broader Impact As a senior member of the team, you'll combine direct clinical work with opportunities to mentor, support and influence practice within the service. Alongside maintaining a clinical caseload, you'll contribute to clinical leadership, service coordination and continuous improvement initiatives. Working alongside the Team Leader and a passionate multidisciplinary team, you'll play an important role in supporting clinical excellence, reflective practice and positive outcomes for young people, their families and carers. You'll Thrive Here If You:
• Are passionate about supporting young people through challenging periods of their lives.
• Build trusting relationships and create safe, genuine connections with young people and families.
• Bring confidence, sound clinical judgement and a calm approach to complex situations.
• Enjoy mentoring colleagues,



sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Value collaboration, early intervention and evidence-based practice. You may already be working in youth mental health, community mental health, alcohol and other drug services, acute care, private practice or a related clinical setting. What You'll Be Doing
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to young people aged 12–25 years.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Develop treatment plans and provide care coordination.
• Participate in intake, triage and referral processes.
• Support young people to access appropriate services and community supports.
• Facilitate psychosocial and therapeutic group programs.
• Participate in case reviews, clinical discussions and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to colleagues where required.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and client records. Mandatory Requirements To be considered for this role, applicants must:
• Hold a degree qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing.
• Hold current AHPRA registration (Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Nursing) or be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Have a minimum of two years' demonstrated experience in a similar senior mental health clinical role, with experience in clinical assessment, risk management,



therapeutic interventions and care coordination. Additional Requirements
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check. Highly regarded:
• Experience within alcohol and other drug services.
• Previous experience working within headspace or youth mental health settings. Why Join Lives Lived Well?
• Monday to Friday business hours – no shift work.
• Competitive salary of $105,500–$110,000 + superannuation.
• Salary packaging advantages.
• Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year.
• Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Access to employee discounts through Wellspring.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their communities. Apply Now The right support at the right time can change the course of a young person's life. Before applying, please carefully review the mandatory requirements outlined above. This is a senior clinical position, and applicants must meet all mandatory qualification, registration and experience requirements to be considered. Please only apply if you meet all the mandatory requirements. Applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be progressed. If you meet these requirements and are passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived and living experience. Lives Lived Well is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect out community including First Nations Peoples.

📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Lives Lived Well
📍 City of Gold Coast