• Full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) contract until end of June 2025
• Work across headspace Narre Warren, Pakenham & schools within the Casey Cardinia region
• Increase your take-home pay with generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

About the program

At headspace Casey Cardinia, our School Services Team plays a crucial role in supporting young people across the Casey and Cardinia region. We provide a range of programs that offer flexible, accessible mental health services within schools and our headspace centres in Narre Warren and Pakenham. From face-to-face sessions to telehealth and outreach options, we ensure young people receive the support they need, wherever they are.

About the role

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team of clinicians dedicated to enhancing youth mental health in schools? As our Senior Clinician/Coordinator – School Services, you will oversee a variety of programs aimed at providing timely, evidence-based interventions.

Working closely with our Clinical Lead, you'll manage clinical governance, supervise our dedicated school-based clinicians, and ensure seamless service delivery across multiple settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical oversight and supervision to clinicians in fee-for-service and fixed-term funded school programs
• Managing referrals and coordinating clinical support for schools and young people
• Chairing clinical reviews and supporting student placements within the school services stream
• Leading recruitment efforts and contributing to professional development initiatives
• Representing headspace at school networks and community engagements
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Contributing to the refinement and continuous improvement of our School Services stream

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

Alternatively for more information, please contact Marty Leahy, headspace Service Manager – Casey Cardinia, at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Clinician / Coordinator - headspace School Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

You’re a qualified clinician dedicated to youth mental health and early intervention. You possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, or a related discipline
• Proven track record in clinical supervision, intake assessments, and delivering evidence-based therapies to young people and families
• Exceptional interpersonal skills fostering strong relationships with diverse stakeholders: youth, families, schools, and community agencies

With a thorough understanding of mental health systems and service delivery frameworks, you ensure services align with best practices and legislative requirements. Your commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to core values makes you an ideal fit for our collaborative team.

Join us at headspace

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.

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

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.

A position description is attached.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process

Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.