Mental Health Clinician

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while advancing your clinical career.

headspace Cowra located on Wiradjuri Country, provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12–25 and their families. We are seeking a qualified and motivated Mental Health Clinician to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. This is a part-time role (45 hours per fortnight).

What you’ll do

• Provide clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment to young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
• Deliver individual and group interventions informed by current evidence and tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Contribute to care coordination and collaborative treatment planning with internal and external services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support outcome measurement.
• Actively participate in regular clinical supervision, team case reviews, and professional development.

What we offer

• Clinical supervision & support — regular access to experienced senior clinicians.
• Professional development allowance to maintain and expand your expertise.
• Generous leave — five weeks annual leave, 5 days of Study Leave plus additional paid days over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Salary packaging options
• Employee wellbeing resources including mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Inclusive, culturally safe workplace committed to continuous improvement and our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

Where you’ll be

Located in the beautiful Central West of New South Wales, on Wiradjuri Country, Cowra offers an affordable and relaxed lifestyle without compromising on access to quality services and amenities. You’ll enjoy:

• A vibrant regional community with welcoming local networks.
• Affordable housing and a slower pace of life, ideal for (part time)work–life balance.
• Wineries, national parks, and outdoor recreation right on your doorstep.
• Easy connections to Sydney and Canberra for city trips when you want them.
• A growing regional hub that still retains its friendly, small-town feel.

For those relocating, this is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with a lifestyle that supports wellbeing and family life — free from long commutes and big-city stress.

This position also qualifies for assistance under the NSW Government program – The Welcome Experience – https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or equivalent.
• Current registration with AHPRA, AASW, or other relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, evidence-based interventions, care coordination, and risk management (including suicide and self-harm risk assessment and safety planning).
• Strong ability to engage and build rapport with young people and their families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and documentation skills.
• Confidence using clinical software and technology to support care delivery.

Why join us?

At headspace Cowra, you’ll work in a well-supported environment with the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, contribute to innovative youth mental health care, and make a tangible difference in a regional community.