The Online Youth Mental Health Clinician will directly support young people using MOST in our established service roll out throughout Victoria as well as supporting young people in our new venture to expand into QLD, NSW and the ACT mental health services.
The Online Youth Mental Health Clinician will:
- Welcome and onboard young people and families to the MOST platform.
- Assist MOST users to effectively engage with clinical content and other appropriate features within MOST, such as social networking, peer and vocational support.
- Maintain weekly contact with MOST users, via messaging, discussions on the online forums, text message or telephone contact.
- Maintain accurate records of engagement with young people and monitor the safety of young people on the platform and respond as required.
What you’ll need
You are passionate, energetic and determined to make a difference to health and wellbeing outcomes for young people. The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
- Tertiary qualifications in and current registration with one of the following: Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing and Social Work.
- An understanding of youth mental health systems and an ability to apply this knowledge to the Orygen Digital context.
- Experience working in clinical settings within the Queensland youth mental health system.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate a therapeutic alliance via digital means.
What you’ll get in return
- Salary between $61,407 – $80,568 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 10.5% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
- Opportunity to contribute to the success of a purpose driven organisation.
- Flexible working culture.
Orygen – leading the revolution
Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood. At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve.
Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always.
Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world practical solutions.
At Orygen, that’s the future we’re creating right now. To do it, we have revolution in mind.
Join the revolution
If you’re keen to join Orygen and be part of our team challenging the status quo and reshaping the future for young people, apply now.
For more information and to review the position description, please follow the link below.
https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/5b44199d-7222-4d25-9fd7-0da3dc6bea9a/Online-YMH-Clinician-QLD-November.pdf.aspx
This is a part time (0.6-0.8 FTE) position until 30 June 2023.
Applications will close on 17th November, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
Orygen is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We strive to continue to build a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people.
First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply. Should a First Nations applicant be successful in recruitment, cultural co-supervision will be provided by Henry Purcell, supported by Orygen’s First Nations Team.