Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 3rd Sep 2021
At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.
Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we're one of the nation's leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians and Family Services.
If you hold a minimum Tertiary qualification in Psychology, AHPRA registered or eligible for membership with the association in your field and have demonstrated clinical mental health experience working with young people to deliver therapeutic interventions, then you might be exactly the person we're looking for!
As part of our headspace Narre Warren & Pakenham team, EACH is looking for a passionate and experienced .4FTE Mental Health Clinician to provide services and work with vulnerable young people attending the co-located Oakwood School in Noble Park. You will be providing flexible short-term therapies to young people experiencing mild to moderate intensity mental health difficulties.
The Oakwood School at the Noble Park campus provides outstanding opportunities for young people, aged 12 to 18 years of age who have disengaged from school or where a mainstream school learning environment is seen to be inappropriate to meet the young person's needs.
We are seeking a clinician with the ability to engage well with students who have a range of presenting mental health difficulties, can work well with families and the school support system. The position does not offer paid hours during school holidays, the accumulated leave will need to be utilised.
Our team at headspace is led by a Manager and a Team Leader providing support and direction for this role and is a constant presence for any queries or guidance. Working with other professionals at Oakwood School, the Principal will provide day to day support along with other members of the school leadership team and external health professionals/services when necessary.
EACH offers all staff benefits by offering:
We want to know why you would like to come work with EACH and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.
If you'd like more information about the position, please contact Christina Molina, headspace Clinical Lead at christina.molina @ headspacedandenong.com.au, using the subject line: Clinician, Mental Health - Oakwood Noble Park enquiry via EthicalJobs.