headspace Connect Clinical Coordinator

• Full time opportunity based in Melbourne – WFH and in our CBD office.
• Leadership role in a rapidly expanding, innovative digital mental health program.

What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised globally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 150 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

headspace Connect offers innovative teleweb services dedicated to supporting young people, aged between 16 and 25 years, who contact one of the program’s participating headspace centres chosen based on their high service demand or regional location.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to

• lead a team of mental health clinicians in the delivery of one-to-one support via telephone, web-, and video chat.
• develop and grow the headspace Connect program to reach more young people in more locations.
• Be part of pioneering digital resources and services for young people and their families as part of the headspace Digital Mental Health Programs strategy.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking someone with

• Great passion in developing and delivering comprehensive digital resources and services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of young people.
• Expert knowledge of mental health and social issues faced by young people, indicated treatments, and supports.
• Significant management experience in the development and leadership of clinical teams.
• Strong skills in stakeholder relationship management.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member.
• Approved tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology, mental health nursing, and occupational therapy, or a Masters in Counselling (minimum Level 4, ACA).

What’s on offer

• A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) – for further info go to Smart Salary
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office
• Professional development opportunities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to apply

• Click on ‘Apply Now’ to see 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 Carsten Schley, Clinical Manager, Digital Mental Health Programs, email: [email protected]
• Applications close 23.30 EST on Tuesday 7 November 2023.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent for all Australian States and Territories
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check

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.