About us With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of disability, aged care, and community support services, committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives. Why work with us Above award pay and great benefits Your work matters. And so does your pay. At New Horizons, enjoy above-award pay, penalty rates, and salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to $15,900 Plus, get access to novated leasing, paid parental leave, and for full-time employees, RDOs. Grow with us Did you know our CEO Luke Buckley started out as a support worker with us, 15 years ago? That’s proof your career can go anywhere here. We invest in your future with ongoing training and mentoring, clear career advancement pathways, opportunities to specialise in aged care and disability support, and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your wins. Perks for your wellbeing On top of meaningful work, you’ll enjoy extras like Fitness Passport and our confidential Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to fitness, counselling, and wellbeing support when you need it. Work your way At New Horizons, you’ll get flexible scheduling and work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. You can also purchase extra annual leave, and if you work 10 weekends a year, you’ll enjoy an additional week of leave on top. A supportive community Join a collaborative and respectful team, where diversity is celebrated and every individual is valued. Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families, fostering belonging and making a real difference in the community. Strong leadership At New Horizons, you’ll be backed by experienced leaders who put your success and well-being first. With tailored coaching and mentoring, you’ll have the support you need to grow and thrive. About the role: As our Mental Health Clinician, based in our Ashfield office, you will provide high quality evidence-based, focused psychological interventions to young people aged 12 to 25 years, with demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people and their family, friends or carers. The position is a Part-time role - 2 days a week; potentially more days. Based on site. Full, permanent Australian work rights are required Your responsibilities: - Liaise and work with relevant services including but not limited to, GPs, Psychiatrists, health services, Non-Government Organisations, schools and youth services - Ensure the efficient and consistent provision of person-centred services to young people, including adherence to relevant guidelines and procedures - Actively participate in service development, case review meetings, quality assurance activities and WH&S initiatives - Maintain patient records and statistical information - Opportunity to develop and facilitate therapeutic group programs About you: - Eligibility to provide psychological/counselling services under Medicare - Demonstrated experience in clinical practice, and in delivering contemporary, evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions for young people - Commitment to delivering therapy services as an integrated part of a multidisciplinary team - Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people and their family, friends or carers - Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy - Must be either a Psychologist with full registration (General or Clinical, not provisional ), Accredited Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Pre-employment Checks: Current Police Check (issued within the last 3 months) Current NSW Drivers License NDIS worker Check (or willingness to obtain) NSW WWCC (or willingness to obtain) How to Apply: To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and let us have your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require alternative method of submitting your application, please email recruit@newhorizons.net.au Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IMPORTANT: New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
