Clinical Psychologist

• Part-time (1 day per week) contract until 30 June 2025
• Join a passionate team, dedicated to supporting young people & their families
• $52.75 per hour + Super + generous Salary Packaging benefits

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. 

Are you a skilled and experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about helping young people overcome mental health challenges?

As a Clinical Psychologist at headspace, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Your key deliverables will include:

• Providing short to medium term counselling using evidence-based therapies such as Single Session Therapy, DBT, and CBT
• Actively working with young people to facilitate their recovery and development goals
• Conducting risk assessments and safety planning to address issues related to family violence, mental health, and substance misuse

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, and you will engage in prompt and collaborative correspondence with referring doctors and specialists. You will also utilize the latest evidence to inform your clinical practice, ensuring that you are equipped with the most effective therapeutic interventions.

As part of our team, you will participate in regular clinical case review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring that our clinical service pathways and service delivery are appropriate and effective. Your expertise will also extend to completing psychometric testing to assess ADHD and ASD and interpreting and producing respective reports related to testing.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Full registration as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a fully registered Clinical Psychologist
• A deep understanding of evidence-based interventions and clinical practice, including CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, or IPT
• Experience in the provision of mental health care, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment interventions
• Certification in DBT and CBT

Additionally, your highly developed communication skills will enable you to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and build vibrant partnerships with a range of people.

EACH is the Lead Agency for headspace. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Professional development, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals & entertainment
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC  
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking 
• Public Holiday substitutions and Domestic Violence & Community Service Leave
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Novated leasing arrangements

Next Steps   
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.

If you’d like more information, please contact David Rogers – Services Manager at ************@each.com.au

Applications close:  Monday 26th February 2024

** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today! **