Join EACH: Make a Difference Today

For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. We're seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact. Together, we'll create a brighter future for individuals from all walks of life.

- Part-time (15.2 hours per week) 12-month maternity leave position
- School based position working from Oakwood in Frankston, with flexible working conditions available
- $49.50 to $52.55 per hour + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Job Description

Join our dynamic team at headspace as a Mental Health Clinician dedicated to supporting young people facing mental health and psychosocial challenges.

About you

We are looking for dedicated and experienced applicants with a passion for working with adolescents and young adults with varied mental health presentations and needs, including anxiety and depression.

In this role, you will assess client needs using comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations, including the HEADSS tool and Mental State Examination. You'll deliver evidence-based interventions, provide care coordination, and engage with families in treatment planning. Active participation in supervision and clinical governance is essential, along with maintaining accurate clinical documentation and data compliance.

Key deliverables

- Establish young person’s needs (through discussion of the presenting issues/s) at referral and determine the client’s suitability for headspace services
- Undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments utilising the HEADSS assessment tool,



Mental State Examination and risk assessments
- Deliver both short-to-medium term length evidence-based interventions to young people presenting with a range of mental health psychosocial issues
- Provide care coordination support which may include referrals to other agencies, liaison with care team members, attending student support group meetings and/or care team meetings
- Work within the EACH and headspace Clinical Governance framework including relevant policies and procedures of headspace Dandenong.

What's in it for you?

At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.

We will provide you with:

- Flexibility to work from home, from our offices and within the community
- 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
- Access to well-resourced working facilities including in office parking
- Diverse career progression opportunities across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
- Clinical supervision and access to evidence-based resources
- 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…

Qualifications

- Hold a minimum Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field (essential) plus a post graduate qualification in a related field (highly desirable)
- AHPRA registered, ACA, PACFA, AASW or eligible membership with the association of your field
- Completion of a Criminal History Check and Employee Working With Children Check prior to commencement of employment
- Current Drivers Licence

Additional Information

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Applications Close

Friday 13th December 2024

Next Steps in the Hiring Process

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

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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician headspace (Frankston)
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