About Access Health and Community (AccessHC)

With a 150-year history and caring at our centre, our mission at Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is to build healthier lives together. We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do and contribute to improving the wellbeing of the community every day.

The opportunity

An exciting new opportunity to join our thriving community health care organisation, and work within a truly supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce. The role of the Family Clinician/therapist is an important and valued member of the headspace team, which provides support and counselling to young people aged 12-25 years and to their families/carers at both the Malvern and Hawthorn-headspace locations. This position includes managing a caseload of young people and family/carers, using a trauma-informed family therapy and to provide access to a range of services to support and improve mental health and well-being outcomes for young people.

What you will be doing

 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment to young people aged 12-25years, their family/carers
• Deliver Session by Session and ongoing therapy to young people and/or families following evidence-informed practice principles
• Work within a systemic framework
• Facilitate parent/carer group programs and information sessions (such as TINT – Tuning into Teens)

What you will bring

 Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in family therapy and eligible membership with the Australian Association of Family Therapy
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of family counselling, family single sessions and other family interventions
• Demonstrated experience working in family support, youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs, community or similar health services (minimum three years’ experience)
• Experience and recognised training in clinical risk assessment and management

Attributes

• Genuine interest and passion to work with young people, their family and friends
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and respectfully with a diverse range of social, cultural, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values.

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging. Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave Loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/

Please email:  Karen Vogel – Manager, headspace Hawthorn & Malvern: E:[email protected] if you would like further information about the role.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end date of the advertisement.

Applications close: 3rd December 2023