Senior Mental Health Clinician - Youth Enhanced Services

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Company Description

  • Part / Full Time positions (flexible)
  • Based in Sunshine Coast/Hervey Bay/Bundaberg/Gladstone/Gympie
  • Attractive hourly rate + Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Job Description

About the program
EACH is proud to be the Lead Agency of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention (MHAODSP) program, a new initiative delivering comprehensive, integrated, and person-centred care across the CCQ region (Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast). Click here to learn more.

The Youth Enhanced Services (YES) Program is a pivotal initiative, delivering personalized care to adolescents aged 12-18 through a combination of comprehensive therapies and multidisciplinary team approaches. It combines in-person and digital interactions, including assertive outreach and home visits, to engage youth. Clinical oversight ensures high-quality service delivery, supported by comprehensive referral strategies to enhance care continuity.

About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference in youth mental health? EACH is seeking a passionate Senior Mental Health Clinician to lead and deliver advanced psychological interventions within our YES Program.

You will play a crucial role in providing individual therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT), group treatments, and multidisciplinary team care to young individuals (12–18 years) facing severe mental health concerns. You will oversee service delivery, engage with local stakeholders, and ensure seamless integration of care plans using both face-to-face and digital modalities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver specialist counselling for young individuals, focusing on severe mental illness
  • Supervise and mentor junior clinicians to maintain exceptional service standards
  • Exceed service targets and ensure accurate documentation of service delivery
  • Collaborate with local stakeholders for coordinated client care and develop referral pathways
  • Provide clinical leadership and contribute to clinical supervision sessions

What’s in it for you? 
At EACH you'll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including: 

  • Flexible working conditions tailored to you
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience 
  • Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
  • $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment  
  • A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
  • Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
  • The opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

Qualifications

About you
You bring a blend of dedication and extensive expertise in individual therapy to adolescents and young adults, demonstrating your deep understanding of mental health, trauma, and youth-related issues.

Your qualifications, skills, and experience also include:

  • A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, with a preference for a Master’s degree and accreditation by the relevant governing body
  • Proficiency in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness
  • Demonstrated strengths in clinical supervision and leadership, ensuring exceptional service delivery and fostering a collaborative team environment

Your advanced interpersonal skills, coupled with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, enable you to forge strong partnerships and deliver impactful mental health interventions to diverse communities.

Additional Information

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

Applications close Friday 21st March 2025.

Alternatively, for more information please contact Emily Vaughan - Snr Mental Health Clinician YES at emily.vaughan@each.com.au or mobile 0473 914 691.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

EACH Commitments

At EACH, we respect and value all individuals, regardless of background, ability, or identity, and encourage applications from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to cultural safety and child protection, creating a secure environment for all. For more, see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

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