• $79,961 to $87,000 plus superannuation plus salary packaging
• Applications close:
• Job posted on: 6th Aug 2026
• Melbourne
• Part Time, Contract
• Health Care and Allied Health, Mental Health and Counselling, Nursing, Social Work, Youth, Family Services
• Not For Profit (NFP)
• Put young people and families at the centre of everything you do
• Direct Service Delivery Role providing counselling across both brief mental health interventions and episodes of care to both young people and families
• Positions open to applications across Australia
• Multiple roles Available including: 1x 0.8 FTE Ongoing position 2x 0.8 FTE Max Term until June 30, 2027
• 1x 0.8 FTE Ongoing position
• 2x 0.8 FTE Max Term until June 30, 2027

Join Australia's leading youth mental health organisation and make a difference in the lives of young people.

about headspace

headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation established to improve the wellbeing of young people aged 12 to 25. Through our national programs, partnerships, and support for the headspace network, we help young people and their families navigate mental health, work, and study challenges with confidence. We strive to create environments where every young person feels empowered, supported, and able to thrive. Learn more at headspace.org.au.

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, up to the maximum $15,900 per FBT year
• 15 days personal leave
• 20 days annual leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Remote/hybrid work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP
• Access to professional development
• Remote and hybrid opportunities available
• Additional shift penalties of 115% for shifts that finish after 7.30 pm weekdays and 150% penalties for Friday to Sunday shifts that finish after 7.30 pm
• Additional leave for shift workers who work regularly on weekends

About the role

The Mental Health Clinician plays a key role across our headspace Digital Mental Health programs, supporting young people and their families to improve their mental health and wellbeing. This is an important, varied role designed to increase access to high‑quality support - and you'll be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to making a real difference!

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work in a fast-paced productive environment, working alongside young people and their families from all across Australia, delivering phone and online care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate and evidence based. You will be committed to delivering safe and quality services and be open to continuous learning and professional development. In this role, you will support young people and their families with mild - to evolving mental health presentations and work as part of a multidisciplinary team including working alongside Peer Workers.

The role provides a fantastic opportunity for Clinicians to work across multiple programs over time, providing a range of single sessions and continuing care services via a variety of online and phone modalities.

Programs:

• headspace Connect operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Shifts include both 9 am to 5 pm and 11:30 am to 7:30 pm.
• Regional Phones Counselling Service operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• eheadspace operates every day of the week, all days of the year between 3pm to 10pm in each state and territory with shifts between 2.30pm - 10.30pm or 4pm - 12pm (April to October) and 5pm - 1am (October - April)
• The successful candidate will be available to work a variety of these outlined shifts, as well as flexibility to change shifts as demand requires.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for clinicians who are passionate about working with young people and have:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology, mental health nursing, and occupational therapy; or a Masters in Counselling (minimum Level 3, ACA).
• Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body: Social workers are required by the Australian Government Department of Health to be eligible for full membership with AASW. Psychologists, mental health nurses, and occupational therapists are required to have full registration with AHPRA. Those with a master's in counselling need to have eligibility for full professional registration at a minimum of Level 3 within the Australian Counselling Association scope of practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated strong clinical skills in the area of working with young people and an ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Robust knowledge of the common mental health issues faced by young people, therapeutic interventions for high prevalence disorders (such as CBT for mood and anxiety disorders) and the literature underpinning such approaches
• Significant experience in provision of medium to long term counselling with young people
• Strong communication and clinical skills, with the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and work with confidence and compassion.
• Commitment to continuous learning, reflection and supervision.
• Confidential home office set up, including reliable internet connection

What we offer

• Competitive base salary ($79,961.00-$87,000), commensurate with years of clinical experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging benefits up the maximum amount (For more information, visit Smartsalary - www.smartsalary.com.au)
• A thorough and extensive orientation program to welcome you into the organisation and ongoing inhouse clinical supervision
• Great opportunity to work across different teams, modalities and care approaches
• Career opportunities and progression is available within the broader Digital Mental Health Programs provided by headspace
• Continued learning support through a comprehensive internal professional development program.
• A focus on your wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to see the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• For more information contact Rob Gardiner at [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Clinicians x3 - Digital Mental Health Programs - Flexible Location enquiry via.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role.
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
• Have access to a confidential space when working from home

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.

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