What is headspace

Established in 2006, headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

Tell me about the role…

The headspace Connect Clinician works at headspace National (Melbourne) and provides therapeutic mental health support to young people referred from select headspace centres. The service provides an alternative support option for young people requesting support via the centre network. headspace Connect combines online and video/telephone support to young people and translates mental health professional services into a telephone and online environment.

Key deliverables of this role will be:

• Undertake assessments with young people and plan a collaborative, evidence informed, recovery focused, intervention via telephone, video, e-mail and online.
• Liaise and refer to face-to-face and alternative service providers including statutory services and the centre network, where appropriate and necessary.
• Advocate for the identified needs of young people with internal and external stakeholders

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking qualified and appropriately registered professionals in one of the following areas: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, Clinical/Counselling Psychology or Counselling.

• Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body. Social workers are required to be eligible for full membership with the AASW. Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, and Occupational Therapists are required to have full registration with AHPRA. Counsellors are required to hold a Masters of Counselling as well as eligibility for Level 3 membership with the ACA.
• Advanced skills in assessment, planned therapeutic intervention and safety planning in order that the support for young people experiencing mental distress is commensurate with evidence informed, best practice principles.
• Advanced knowledge of youth mental health practice and principles including a thorough and holistic understanding of the complex factors contributing to mental distress in young people.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively problem solve, negotiate and advocate for positive and sustainable outcomes for young people accessing the service.
• A thorough understanding and commitment to engaging in reflective practice and professional development processes and activities including seeking consultation and support from senior clinical staff when appropriate.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policies to support vulnerable young people.
• A commitment to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, to understand and further develop approaches to practice which are collaborative, inclusive and culturally appropriate.
• Alignment with the values of the organisation

The finer details…

In line with current funding terms to 30 June 2022, we are offering a salary range of $73,000 - $87,000, commensurate with skills and experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging opportunities up to the maximum amount ($15,900). For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: www.smartsalary.com.au.

Application Process:

The position description for this position can be viewed by clicking on the "Apply Now" button below. To apply for this position, please complete the application steps which include uploading your resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent) and a Police Check are required for this position, along with proof of full Covid19 vaccination status.

We are keen to fill this role with the right person as soon as we can and therefore might start looking at applications sooner rather than later, so if this role sounds like you, be sure to apply by submitting your resume as soon as possible.

For more information contact:

Name: Nicola Cornthwaite
Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Mental Health Clinician - Connect enquiry via EthicalJobs
Tel: 0407 556 807

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.