Join our Team

• Join our passionate team at headspace Campbelltown as a Youth Access Clinician help support the mental health and wellbeing of our youth
• Fixed term 9 Month role with possibility of extension | Full time
• Campbelltown Location

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.

About the role

The headspace program’s mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young Australian’s aged 12 – 25. This includes providing funding to improve services for young people who may be experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues and the latest information about these important health issues for young people.

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate Youth Access Clinician for a fixed term 9 month full time opportunity to work in the Campbelltown area. In this role you’ll be the first point of contact for young people aged 12–25, providing early intervention through assessment, brief interventions, and care coordination. You will play an integral role working closely with a multidisciplinary team to connect young people with the right supports across mental health, physical health, education/employment, and substance use. This role balances clinical engagement, collaborative care planning, and community outreach in a fast-paced, youth-friendly environment.

Key responsibilities

• Experience in the provision of clinical mental health services for young people including engaging and providing care to young people ages 12 – 25 years who have mental health, alcohol and other drug problems.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment/screening of clients and their carers and the ability to develop understanding/knowledge of determining care needs and assist clients to access necessary services.  
• High level of initiative and judgement in handling clinical issues.   
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability in problem-solving, advocacy, and negotiation. 
• Competence regarding clinical information systems, software packages and willingness to be trained and implement MDS, the headspace data collection and registration tool. Other software packages i.e. Blue Chip and Medical director.  
• Experience in consulting, liaising, and negotiating effectively with young people, families/carers, professionals, and external agencies.

Your Benefits

• Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. 
• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900. 
• Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being. 
• Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!    

What you’ll bring   

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (Allied Health or counselling Disciplines) 
• Fully registered health professional with mental health experience: AHPRA for Registered Nurse, Occupational therapist, Clinical/registered Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist; AASW for Social Workers; ACA or PACFA for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. 
• Current and valid Working with Children Clearance. 
• Experience in the provision of clinical mental health services for young people including engaging and providing care to young people ages 12 – 25 years who have mental health, alcohol and other drug problems.  
• Current knowledge of the health needs of young people and the local youth, mental health and alcohol and other drug agencies and networks.  
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and constructive working relationships with young people, family/carers and other agencies.

Additional Details

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

How to apply?
If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application below (scroll down) by 5pm Wednesday 24 September 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Emma Bissett on emma.bissett@onedoor.org.au     

 Youth Access Clinician PD - 2024.pdf 

Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!