Position: Part-Time or Full-Time
Location: Griffith
Applications Close: Friday 21st February, 2025

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, with Centacare South West NSW as a lead agency.

We are seeking a Clinician for our Griffith office. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about improving the mental health of young people, their families, and friends. If you share our vision, we’d love to have you join us.

About the Role

The Clinician’s is responsible for delivering focused psychological strategies to clients who engage in our service. This involves conducting initial assessments, developing case formulations and treatment plans,  engaging clients in therapeutic interventions and liaison with other people involved in clients’ care such as; family  members, carers, other community organisations and medical professionals.

Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy.
• Willingness to engage in professional development opportunities and consideration of undertaking mental health accreditation if qualified social worker.
• An interest in or previous experience working with young people.
• Ability to effectively engage young people and their families, including the ability to be creative and flexible A knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Children (2007), Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act (1998), and other relevant legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem solving and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with team members, other professionals and external agencies
• The ability to use relevant information technology, electronic recording systems and data management tools.

Why Centacare South West NSW?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Employee of Choice Business Awards 2024 winner.
• Collaborative Team: Work with dedicated professionals who make a difference.
• Employee Benefits: Extra leave and tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 annually.
• Job Security: Permanent positions with opportunities for growth.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and career mentoring.

More information:

For further information, contact headspace Centre Manager – Rosanne Bisetto bisettor@headspacegriffith.org.au   Or email hr@centacareswnsw.org.au.

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to forward a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume to hr@centacareswnsw.org.au

Centacare South West NSW is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all children and young people. We proudly uphold diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, fully compliant with the Office of Children’s Guardian’s recommendations.