Kalgoorlie - Clinical Educator (Part Time)

Part Time position (30.6 hours a fortnight) Located in Kalgoorlie Level 6 of the of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry award 2010: $51.90 p/h - $54.19 p/h

Regional allowance, Employee benefits and Salary Packaging HOPE has been a community service in Western Australia for over a century, providing much needed support to people affected by alcohol and other drugs, mental ill-health, youth justice issues and socioeconomic disadvantage. Hope is the lead agency of the headspace service.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides young people with the opportunity to seek help early. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

About the Role: The Clinical Educator has a significant role in providing holistic support to students and graduates participating in the Early Career Program at headspace Kalgoorlie and Esperance.

Through mentoring and supervision, you will be assisting students’ and graduates’ translate their mental health skills training into practice. This role also will engage and build relationships with universities to support activities aligned with the goals of the Early Career Program.

These activities including supporting study groups and coordinate student placements, to program evaluation and education activities. Requirements of the role: We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, who reflects and improves on their own practice, working safely and contributing to team effectiveness.

The right candidate will have experience in the provision of supervision and mentoring. You will need a Tertiary qualification as well as current professional registration to practise with a relevant peak body such as APHRA or AASW. In this role you will need an in depth understanding of co-occurring mental health challenges and experiences of young people in Regional Australia.

To ensure the best outcomes for our clients, it is desirable to have a sound knowledge of harm reduction practices and experience in diversion and prevention work. Appointments will be subject to Australian residency/visa, satisfactory National Criminal Record checks, the Working

With Children Check, Department of Justice Clearance, Covid-19 Vaccination records, Current C or A class driver's license, and suitable work referees Applications are being assessed upon receiving, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

HOPE acknowledges and welcomes diversity in all its forms amongst staff and clients, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex variations, religion, and socio-economic and relationship status 12 July 2023