Senior Mental Health Clinician (Continuing Care)

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Senior Mental Health Clinician in the Continuing Care Team at headspace, based on the eastern shore of nipaluna/Hobart in lutruwita Tasmania, this 0.8 FTE or full-time ongoing role offers a salary aligned to qualifications plus 12% super and salary packaging up to $18,550. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary CCT within the Early Psychosis Program, delivering intensive case management for 12-25 year olds and families, supervise clinicians, manage complex cases, and drive quality improvement. To apply, tailor your CV to show 3+ years in youth mental health, leadership and supervision, and skills in CBT, ACT or DBT with relevant AHPRA registration or equivalent and a current driver’s license. Emphasise family inclusive practice and recovery-focused care, and demonstrate collaboration. Apply early; interviews may occur during the ad period. Applications close 18 February 2026.

Job Description

• FTE: 0.8 FTE or Full Time, ongoing position
• Location: Based on the eastern shore of nipaluna/Hobart in lutruwita/Tasmania
• Salary: Dependent on qualifications & experience + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds across Australia, offering support through over 145 communities, online and phone counselling, vocational services, and schools.

About the Program
The Senior Mental Health Clinician - Continuing Care Team (CCT) is part of the headspace Early Psychosis Program, supporting young people and their families through early intervention, intensive case management, and recovery-focused care. Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Your role, your impact
As the CCT Senior Clinician, you’ll lead and inspire a team delivering evidence-informed, intensive case management to young people and their families. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping clinical care, supporting recovery, and ensuring best practice across the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead clinical care in collaboration with the Team Leader, ensuring treatment aligns with best practice
• Supervise and mentor clinicians, providing both formal and informal support
• Manage complex cases and guide decision-making for young people and families
• Deliver outreach and centre-based services, including home visits and crisis support
• Champion quality improvement and contribute to service innovation
• Foster a youth-friendly, recovery-focused team culture
• Engage in consultation and liaison with internal and external partners for integrated care

About you

• 3+ years’ clinical experience in mental health
• Experience working with young people with complex wellbeing concerns
• Leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills
• Advanced clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and case management
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in electronic health records and data tools
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, youth-friendly care

Mandatory qualifications (must have one of the following):

• Registered Nurse: Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent or approved postgraduate qualification. Registered with AHPRA
• Occupational Therapist: Current registration with AHPRA
• Psychologist: Registered with AHPRA
• Social Worker: Approved degree and eligibility for AASW membership. Endorsement as a Mental Health Social Worker highly desirable
• Current Australian driver’s licence

What will make you stand out

• Experience in clinical leadership and service development supporting multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working in a family inclusive framework
• Demonstrable experience in delivery of clinical interventions such as CBT, ACT, DBT
• Experience working with young people experiencing, or at risk of developing psychosis

What’s in it for you?
At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
• Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning
• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress

Additional Information

To view the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ - ‘Careers’ - ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Rach Sylvester, headspace Services Manager [email protected].

Applications Close: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don't miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
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