Mental Health Clinician headspace Malvern
Location: Malvern – headspace
Job Category: Clinical - Mental Health and AOD
Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centred care across Melbourne's inner and outer east and northeast.
With over 600 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we provide integrated healthcare services including General Practice, Dental, Community Health, Allied Health, Mental Health, AOD, and Urgent Care services.
Our people are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, person-centred care that strengthens communities.
At AccessHC, you'll join a values-driven organisation that embraces Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality in everything we do.
Job Description
The opportunity
Join
headspace Malvern
and be part of a supportive, values-driven team dedicated to improving the
mental health and wellbeing of young people aged ***** years
.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where young people feel empowered to seek support and achieve their goals.
Reporting to the
Team Leader, headspace Malvern
, this is a
P
art-time (0.8 EFT), Maximum-term parental leave cover position until 30 June ****
.
Based at headspace Malvern, you will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health support to young people and their families while contributing to positive outcomes across health, wellbeing, education and social participation.
The role
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide mental health assessments, brief interventions, single-session support, therapeutic counselling and care coordination using evidence-based approaches.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will support young people and their families to develop goals, build resilience and connect with education, employment, health and community services.
Using a compassionate "no wrong door" approach, you will ensure every young person feels welcomed with hope, empathy and respect.
You will manage a clinical caseload while working closely with a multidisciplinary team and Senior Clinician to deliver holistic and integrated care.
What you will
be doing
Key Responsibilities
Undertake assessments, S upport First (single session),



case management and brief interventions where appropriate
Provide short- medium term evidence-informed psychological interventions to a caseload of young people, their family and friends
Work collaboratively with schools, community groups and other key people in the young person's life
Assess, monitor and proactively manage clinical risk
Actively participate and work cooperatively within the multidisciplinary team, collaborative partner organisations and with young people, family/friends, referrers and other stakeholders
Ensure clinical files are maintained to a high standard to facilitate valuable clinical management and accountability and that other reporting requirements are documented within required timeframes to a high standard
What we offer
The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:
Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
Annual leave loading
Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)
Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology or social work
FULL registration
as a Psychologist with AHPRA, or accredited as a Mental Health Social Worker with AASW Medicare provider number
Demonstrated experience working in youth, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, community or similar health services (minimum two years' experience is preferred)
Experience and recognised training in clinical risk assessment and management (including suicide risk assessment)
Medicare Provider number (ability to obtain on commencement)
Compliance Requirements
National Police Check
Working with Children Check
Valid Driver's Licence preferred
Attributes we value
An approach that aligns with trauma-informed care principles of welcome,



hope and empathy when working with young people and their family/friends
Genuine interest, passion and skill working with young people aged ***** years and their family
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Effective time management and prioritisation skills
Good knowledge and understanding of the youth mental health and related services sector
Demonstrated ability to work creatively and respectfully with young people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values
Be part of a leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health services
Work in a supportive, values-driven team environment
A rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
Enjoy flexible work settings across the eastern suburbs
Access professional development opportunities
Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives
Please email , Karen Vogel – Manager, headspace Hawthorn & Malvern ****** if you would like further information about the role.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all genders and sexualities, and people with lived and living experience.
We recognise the strength, resilience and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples and are committed to advancing reconciliation through our employment, service delivery and organisational practices.
All compliance requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and a criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
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📌 Mental Health Clinician Headspace Malvern (Melbourne)
🏢 Access Health and Community
📍 Melbourne