Mental Health Clinician - Headspace School Services

• Part time (.6 FTE) ongoing position, working across the Casey Cardinia region
• Join a passionate team, dedicated to supporting young people & their families
• $94,000 – 98,000 (subject to quals & experience) + Super + 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 passionate about helping young people and making a positive impact on their Mental Health? headspace Casey Cardinia is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join our School Services team!

As a Mental Health Clinician at headspace, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive Mental Health support to young people.

Some of your key deliverables will include to:

• Establish the needs of potential clients through open and empathetic discussions
• Engage in system consultation, ensuring that our services are flexible and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and care coordination for young people who may be disengaged from education
• Conduct assessments, including MSE, risk, and discipline-specific assessments, using the HEADSS assessment tool
• Deliver evidence-informed psychosocial interventions to young people and their families, providing them with valuable information on Mental Health, drug and alcohol problems, and available support services

As Mental Health Clinician, you will be imbedded into the School Services Team at headspace Casey Cardinia. You will work in a multidisciplinary team that will focus on providing support to young people (aged 12-18) that are experiencing Mental Health difficulties and co-occurring issues (inclusive school disengagement).

There will also be opportunities to participate in community awareness and engagement activities, both onsite and offsite, as required.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, or a related discipline
• Membership or eligibility for membership with AASW or APHRA, depending on your qualifications
• Highly developed problem-solving and negotiation skills, particularly when working with young people in the early stages of help-seeking
• A deep understanding of common Mental Health and social problems faced by young people, as well as evidence-based treatment options
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, maintain positive stakeholder relationships, and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders

Join our team and be part of a rewarding journey towards improving the Mental Health of young individuals.

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
• Internal professional development calendar
• 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 view the Position Description or contact Michael Castaneda, Clinical Lead – headspace Casey Cardinia, at ***************@headspacenarre.com.au

Applications close:  Tuesday 12th 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! **

*Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment*

At EACH, we aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality, or religion.  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience to apply. 

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s); where culture and heritage is acknowledged, and respected, as being core to their existence. We recognise and respect the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our communities.  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.