Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and mentor the next generation of clinicians!

Headspace has a new opportunity for a Clinical Educator / Supervisor (Psychology) to join our Headspace services!

About the position:

• Closed-term part-time (until 30 June 2024)
• Based in Castle Hill, Parramatta, Bankstown or Broken Hill (remote working opportunities available)
• Working weekdays (days are negotiable)
• Attractive remuneration package from $85,000 - $88,000 p.a. pro rata (commensurate with experience) + 11% Super + Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

The headspace Clinical Educator supports the coordination, development, and delivery of a student placement program. This role will also provide direct clinical supervision and/or field supervision to student graduates. This includes the provision of task supervision, mentorship, and support.

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Lead and support the development of student placement opportunities at headspace, with the provision of 4 students per year.
• Deliver direct clinical supervision to students for the purposes of the clinical placement activity, when eligible to do so (i.e., the same allied health background/and or able to meet the specified requirements).
• Support the onboarding, induction, and field supervision of student.
• Provide on-site direct supervision including observations, mentoring and reviews.
• Establish and maintain relationships with universities.

The Benefits

• Level 3 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions for full-time staff including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + access to Accrued Days Off (ADOs) + paid parental leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors
• Employee discounts at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12-25 years who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Selection Criteria

• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology
• At least 3 years clinical experience post qualification and experience or eligibility to provide clinical supervision.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body (including AHPRA, AASW).
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine individual care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports, and assist young people to access necessary services.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Full criteria and position description is available within the application.