Mental Health Clinician

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 in Miranda, NSW
• Part time (0.4 FTE/ 2 days per week), fixed-term contract opportunity until 30/06/2027
• 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
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development
• Meaningful work supporting young people and their families

Role Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced mental health clinician to join our multidisciplinary team. You may be a registered psychologist, mental health occupational therapist or social worker, with 3–5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience.

We’re looking for someone who is confident working independently, managing their own clinical caseload and making sound clinical decisions, while also valuing collaboration, supervision and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This 0.4 FTE position offers the opportunity to maintain a manageable caseload, work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team and continue developing your clinical skills across two days per week.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll work with young people and their families who experiencing a range of mental health concerns. The role will focus on providing assessment, formulation, care planning and psychological intervention to young people between the ages of 12-25.

You’ll also have opportunities to work collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals, contribute to multidisciplinary care and support group-based interventions.

You’ll manage your own caseload while having access to regular clinical supervision, peer support and opportunities to continue developing your clinical skills.

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 WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance  

Why work with us:

You’ll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary team where clinicians are valued for their clinical expertise and have the opportunity to contribute to the broader clinical direction of the centre.

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing professional development, with access to training, supervision and opportunities to broaden your clinical experience.

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 available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date for applications of 19 November 2026.

For any queries, please email recruitment@stride.com.au