Mental Health Clinician | headspace Ipswich

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Stride Mental Health Charity invites applications for a Mental Health Clinician at headspace Ipswich, a permanent full-time onsite role delivering psychological and counselling interventions to young people aged 12–25. You’ll conduct assessments, run group programs, and collaborate with partners while supporting families. Remuneration is HPSS Level 3 plus super, with salary packaging, meals allowance, leave loading, wellbeing and parental leave. Requirements include eligible AHPRA or AASW registration, extensive youth experience, strong care planning and communication skills, Blue Card and NDIS screening. Apply online with CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability, focusing on youth work, care planning and collaboration; ensure you have Blue Card and NDIS screening by 11 March 2026. Applications viewed on receipt; questions to [email protected].

About Us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support .

On offer: 

• Based at headspace Ipswich
• Permanent, full-time opportunity available (part-time hours can be considered)
• Paying on HPSS Level 3 (above award payment for highly experienced clinicians) plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Role Overview:

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinician will provide focused psychological strategies tailored to meet the individual needs of the young people and families accessing the service within a community based mental health care setting. As well as working with relevant service systems to respond appropriately to their mental health and developmental needs.

• Providing high standard assessments, psychological, counselling and therapeutic interventions
• Opportunities to run group programs
• Liaising and working with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Extensive & demonstrated experience providing clinical services to young people (12-25 years)
• Well-developed judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning
• Sound understanding of the public, non-government and private mental health systems and programs and associated non-mental health programs in a community setting
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with people who have or are at risk of developing a mental illness
• Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated skills in organisation and time-management, including the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment. 

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply Now! 

To apply: Complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 11 March 2026. 

Any queries please email [email protected]