headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing support to young people aged 12-25, and their family/carer network. The objectives of headspace are to improve access for young people to mental health and related services and to ensure better coordination between such services.

Oakwood School encompasses several campuses in Metro Melbourne that provide opportunities for young people,12 to 18 years of age who have disengaged from school or where a mainstream school learning environment is seen to be inappropriate to meet the young person’s needs.

Job Description

Mental Health Clinicians – headspace Dandenong School Services Team

headspace Dandenong has an exciting opportunity for experienced Mental Health Clinicians to provide clinical support within a school environment.

headspace Dandenong and Oakwood School have an established partnership and have current vacancies at the Oakwood Pakenham, Noble Park and Caulfield campuses.

Qualifications

You will have experience and passion for working with young people to deliver therapeutic interventions and a demonstrated understanding of school culture and the challenges for young people.

With your demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), problem-solving and negotiation skills, you will be specially equipped to speak with young people in the early stages of help-seeking.  

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum Tertiary Qualification in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling
• AHPRA registration, or eligibility for membership with the association in your field

What we offer   

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 salary based on qualifications and experience
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment  
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional develop
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including free on-site parking 
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Public Holiday substitution policy
• Novated leasing arrangements

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 on application.  

If you’d like more information, please view the Position Description on our website or or contact Deirdre Brown -headspace Services Centre Manager at Deirdre.Brown @ headspacedandenong.com.au

 ** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don’t miss out and apply today! ** 

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*Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment*

At EACH, we aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality, or religion.  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience to apply. 

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s); where culture and heritage is acknowledged, and respected, as being core to their existence. We recognise and respect the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our communities.  We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.