About the opportunityHeadspace Camperdown, part of the Brain and Mind Centre, supports young people aged 1225 with diverse health and wellbeing needs. This parttime (0.6 FTE) fixedterm position, ending November 2026, plays a vital role in early intervention, coordinating care and ensuring continuity across mental health, vocational, and drug/alcohol services.Key responsibilitieswork closely with young people, carers, clinicians, and external service providersconduct biopsychosocial assessments and screenings using headspace tools and procedurescoordinate care plans and assist clients to access appropriate servicesmonitor client progress and follow up missed appointments to ensure continuity of careliaise with community agencies and participate in awareness activities promoting youth wellbeingmaintain accurate case notes and contribute to quality improvement projectsQualificationstertiary qualifications in psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, or a related fieldregistration with AHPRA as a psychologist, nurse, or occupational therapist (highly regarded)demonstrated experience providing clinical mental health services to young people aged 1225ability to undertake assessments and determine care needs across mental health, substance use, and vocational issuesknowledge of local youth health, mental health, and drug/alcohol service networksexperience working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging young people and carers effectivelyPreemployment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all rolerequired preemployment or background checks. The position is designated as involving childrelated work; you must apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment; visa sponsorship is not available.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Youth Access Clinician