Mental Health Clinician

Cornerstone Youth Services Inc. (CSYS) is the lead agency for headspace Devonport. CSYS have been providing services to young people aged 12-25 in the community for over ten years. Website: www.cornerstoneyouthservices.com.au

headspace Devonport incorporates a range of innovative specialist youth services offered to young people aged 12-25 in the North West of Tasmania.

We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to be based primarily at our headspace Devonport site, with some days also worked from our Burnie site. This is a part time role (0.7FTE) and will be broad-based, integrating individual counselling, case management, group work, and Intake and Access work. This position is offered on a fixed term basis and is contracted until the 30th June 2027.

Under the direction of the Clinical Lead and headspace Devonport Centre Manager you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team

Undertaking brief and comprehensive bio-psychological assessments to determine appropriate service pathways for young people experiencing mild to moderate mental ill health

Provide evidence based psychological interventions, that are culturally appropriate for both groups and individuals.

Deliver psychosocial education and groupwork to young people, families/caregivers and community groups.

What we offer

Remuneration as per the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. Hours to be negotiated.

A positive and supportive team environment

Access to full salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

A budget for professional development and external supervision

1 day of leave for your birthday,

A Health and Wellbeing leave day

3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Option 1 day monthly RDO for full time employees

What you’ll need

Approved tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy.

Social Worker with current membership OR eligibility for registration with AASW, Psychologist (full or provisional), Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse with AHPRA registration.

Competence or potential to demonstrate provision of a full range of mental health services including mental state examinations and psychological assessments.

Highly developed skills in managing risk and providing individual, family and group interventions for young people presenting with a broad range of issues.

Ability to engage with young people and their families holistically.

Ability to engage with relevant stakeholders to advocate and support access for young people.

Desirable

Previous experience working in the youth mental health sector and/or primary healthcare environment.

To Apply

For further information regarding this position, please contact Angela Waite, headspace Devonport Centre Manager atawaite@csys.com.au

To apply, please submit the following:

· Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role, ambition, and availability

· Response to the Selection Criteria, demonstrating your relevant skills and experience (as listed in the Position Description). A Position Description can be obtained by emailing sthorn@csys.com.au

· Current Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details for at least two supervisory referees

Please note: Suitable applicants may be contacted and interviewed prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Applications close Friday 19th September 2025.