Company Description

• Part-time (.8 FTE) contract until June 2025, based at headspace Lilydale
• Work within an environment dedicated to supporting young people & their families  
• $87,000 – $102,000 pro rata + Super + up to $18,550 Salary Packaging benefits

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. 

Job Description

Looking for a fulfilling opportunity to support the mental health of young people? headspace Lilydale are seeking an Allied Health Practitioner in the mental health field, to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our clinical services, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality and flexible mental health interventions to young individuals aged 12-25, as well as support for their families.

As an approved Allied Health Practitioner under the Better Access to Mental Health initiative, you will:

• Manage a case load of clients under the Medicare Better Access Scheme
• Conduct thorough assessments, formulate effective treatment plans, and actively monitor progress
• Complete risk assessments, safety plans, and mental state examinations where necessary
• Collaborate with the team to coordinate referrals and case coordination as required  

Additionally, your commitment to continuous professional development and participation in training and secondary consultation will contribute to the ongoing growth of our services.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Mental Health Social Work, or Occupational Therapy and full registration with AHPRA or AASW
• Clinical skills in working with young people experiencing mental health issues and their families
• Eligibility for registration with Medicare as an approved provider of mental health items under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Medicare Benefits Schedule

Your experience in providing therapeutic interventions to young people, knowledge of the Medicare Benefits Scheme, and familiarity with the broader service system will be invaluable in this role.

Additional Information

What we offer   
EACH is the Lead Agency for headspace. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Professional development, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
• 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 internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC  
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking 
• Public Holiday substitutions and Domestic Violence & Community Service Leave
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Options to purchase additional leave
• 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.

If you’d like more information about the position, please contact Candice Rosslee, Team Leader – headspace Lilydale via email, [email protected]  

Applications close:  Monday 25th September 2023

** 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! **

~ We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant ~

*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.