Mental Health Clinician (Cranbourne West Secondary College)

Are you a Mental Health Clinician who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a motivated and skilled clinician to join our headspace team at Cranbourne West Secondary College.
As the successful applicant, your work as a Mental Health Clinician will help us provide youth-friendly Mental Health services which are tailored to the individual needs of students. You will play an essential role in helping students access Mental Health support through risk and discipline specific assessments, individual counselling, and evidenced-based group programs. With your expertise and commitment, you will bridge students to external Mental Health services and coordinate their care path along with the well-being team of the school.
Qualifications
You will have a passion for working with young people to deliver therapeutic interventions, as well as a demonstrated understanding of school culture and the challenging problems faced by young people.
To excel in this role, you will also have:
Approved tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership with the association in your field
Experience working within a Secondary School context and providing MSE, risk and discipline specific assessments
Ability to maintain positive stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
Strong commitment to professional practice, ethical principles and standards, service delivery and performance
Ability to interpret and utilise evidence-based practice frameworks and apply them within a contemporary model of working with young people and their families/carers
A thorough understanding of the Mental Health and broader service system
With your high level of interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and negotiation skills, you will be specially equipped to speak with young people in the early stages of help-seeking.
Additional Information
Who you’ll be working with This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a brand-new school, and as part of an exciting new partnership with headspace!
Reporting to the Senior Clinician - School Services, you will form part of the School Services Team which consists of a number of schools across the Casey Cardinia region, and across headspace centres at Narre Warren & Pakenham.
Working collaboratively with other professionals at Cranbourne West Secondary College, you will be well-supported by the Team Lead, Principal and other members of the school leadership team and external health professionals/services where necessary.
What we offer EACH is the Lead Agency for headspace. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best.
We provide:
Internal professional development calendar
Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
Professional development, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
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 & VIC
Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including free parking
Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity 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 view the Position Description or contact Michael Castaneda, Senior Clinician - School Services, at [email protected]
Applications close: Sunday 3rd March 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! **
*EACH Commitments*
At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.
EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.
As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.