- Multiple Part time & full-time opportunities available (min 0.6 FTE – 1 FTE)
- Hybrid working model (Office based work and WFH) to support your work/life balance
- Based in Melbourne CBD with generous salary packaging benefits
What is headspace National
headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 149 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.
headspace Connect team
headspace Connect provides telehealth counselling to young people as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, following a referral from select headspace centre partners across regional & rural NSW & QLD.
About the role
- headspace Connect was developed under the Wait Time Reduction program to provide free online telephone/video support and counselling services to young people aged 16 – 25, as an alternative to young people waiting on the centre waitlist
- It is part of the Digital Mental Health Programs (DMHP) suite of services offered through headspace national
- The headspace Connect Clinician provides brief evidence-based intervention for up to 10 weeks for young people referred from our partnering headspace centres and offers an alternative service for young people seeking mental health care
- headspace connect operates in line with the opening times of national headspace centres, with working hours between 9-5pm or 11:30am – 7:30pm.
“It’s really meaningful to be able to provide another avenue for mental health support that’s flexible and tailored to young people in regional and rural areas. I like that they can access hsConnect from where they feel comfortable”. Rob (hsConnect Clinician)
Who we’re looking for
headspace is seeking someone with
- Our ideal candidate has an approved tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology, mental health nursing, and occupational therapy, or a master’s in counselling. Those with a Masters in Counselling need to have eligibility for full professional registration at a minimum of Level 3 within the Australian Counselling Association scope of practice guidelines
- Demonstrated clinical skill in best practice mental health assessment
- A sound knowledge of the common mental health issues faced by young people and skilled in assessments, planned therapeutic interventions and safety planning
What’s on offer
- Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) – For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/ [link removed].
- Salary range of $68,000-$87,000 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications plus 10.5% superannuation
- Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office to support your work/life balance
- Part time & full-time opportunities available (min 0.6 FTE – 1 FTE)
- Professional development opportunities available within the broader Digital Mental Health Programs
- You will receive fortnightly supervision provided by trained clinical supervisors
- First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
- A focus on wellbeing and commitment to diversity
How to apply
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to view the position description, and to complete your application.
- Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
- For more information contact Emily Slater – hsConnect Clinical Coordinator, [email protected]
- Applications close 11:30pm, 8 November 2022
To be eligible for this position you must
- Have the right to live and work in Australia
- Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
- Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
- Have proof and be up to date with your Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with the headspace COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and any Government directives
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.