headspace Mental Health and Wellbeing Clinician

Reference Number: 1866   

Job Title: headspace Mental Health and Wellbeing Clinician 

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term until 30/06/2026                                                             

Hours per Fortnight: 80

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 (NP81-NP74), Psychologist Grade 2 (PK1-PK4), Occupational Therapist Grade 2 (YB20-YB23) Social Worker Grade 2 (YC42-YC45).

Location: Headspace 

Closing date: 29/07/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Robyn Hucker robyn.hucker@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health
• headspace Shepparton

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Program Information:

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year olds. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support. headspace Shepparton was established in 2013 with Goulburn Valley Health as the lead agency and with the support of six local agencies who form the headspace consortium advisory committee.

Purpose of the role:

The role of Mental Health Clinician at headspace Shepparton forms part of a holistic, multidisciplinary team providing mental health and wellbeing care for young people aged 12-25-years old and their families in the community. As part of this role, you are involved in different aspects of the service model including intake, assessment, brief intervention (Youth Access Team) and long-term therapeutic intervention (Enhanced Care) both in the centre and in an outreach capacity such as at secondary schools under the Enhancing Mental Health Supports in Schools (EMHSS) catchment, as well as the opportunity to be involved in representing headspace Shepparton at community events and in delivering therapeutic and social connection groups. These services and caseload will be considered and tailored to the clinician’s skills and experience, whilst the clinician will be responsible for providing effective, high quality and responsive care for young people and their families. The headspace Shepparton Mental Health Clinician role will work under the guidance of the headspace Shepparton Clinical Lead and direction of headspace Shepparton Manager.

The succesful applicant will have:

• Approved tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology, mental health nursing or occupational therapy
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, if relevant, or with the relevant professional body of registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience working with young people aged 12-25 years of age who have a mental health and/or alcohol and other drug problems
• Knowledge, skills and expertise for provision of developmentally appropriate care that matches young person’s age and stage of psychological development
• Demonstrated ability to provide psychological assessments, consultation, case management, and therapeutic treatment services to people with psychological/psychiatric disorders, under supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethic backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities
• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation and current Victorian mental health service delivery policies and their application to clinical practice.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.