Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 28th May 2020
headspace Mt Druitt and Penrith aims to reduce the burden of disease in young people aged 12-25 years caused by mental health and related substance use disorders through early identification and effective, evidence-based intervention, delivered by primary care and specialist providers, working together within a unified, accessible, and integrated service framework.
This position will be managed through Parramatta Mission, the headspace Mt Druitt and Penrith lead agency.
The position will work within a multidisciplinary youth mental health service, in partnership with other youth agencies, as part of headspace, to assess and identify the health and associated needs of young people presenting through headspace.
Young people accessing the services based at headspace Mt Druitt will be initially engaged by the Youth Access Team clinicians to identify priority needs, and provide care co-ordination to young people accessing the service, as well as ongoing treatment and support.
These positions will work closely with their co-located Child Youth Mental Health Service team, due to the nature of the presentations and close relationship required to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people attempting to access services.
An attractive salary with generous NFP salary packaging benefits, along with professional development and training opportunities in a friendly work environment.
This is your opportunity to promote hope and recovery in peoples lives!
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted and must be prepared to undergo a Criminal Check and provide Working with Children Clearance.
Parramatta Mission encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Please apply via the Apply Now button.
Enquiries should be directed to [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Youth Access Team Clinician, Primary Care - headspace enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 02 8188 7426.