Mental Health Clinician - Headspace School Services

• Part-time (0.4FTE) ongoing position
• Co-located at Oakwood School in Pakenham
• Competitive Hourly Rate + Super + generous Salary Packagingbenefits

headspace has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical support within a school environment.

headspace Dandenong and Oakwood School have an established partnership and are looking for a passionate Clinician to work at our Pakenham campus to deliver evidence-based interventions to young people presenting with a range of Mental Health and psychosocial issues.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

Alternatively, for more information please contact Lee Congiu – Team Leader, School Services, at **********@headspaceDandenong.com.au

What’s in it for you?
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
• Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

About you
To excel in this position, you will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Minimum Tertiary Qualification in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling
• AHPRA registration, or eligibility for membership with the association in your field
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working with young people to deliver therapeutic interventions
• Experience working within a school setting (preferred, but not essential)

With your demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), problem-solving and negotiation skills, you will be specially equipped to speak with young people in the early stages of help-seeking.

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