Clinical Educator
Would you like the opportunity to work for a leading youth mental health organisation?
headspace Launceston is seeking a dynamic, independent suitably experienced person for the role of Clinical Educator.
About the role
The role of the Clinical Educator is to support the implementation of the Early Career Program (ECP) at the headspace centre. The ECP includes a 2-year graduate program and student placements. The Clinical Educator role is designed to increase senior clinician support for both graduates and students within the headspace centres.
This is a crucial role within the headspace team, reporting directly to the headspace Launceston Centre Manager.
Role responsibilities
- Coordinate student placements for the headspace service and maintain relationships with relevant universities
- Support the onboarding, induction and field supervision of new graduates and students
- Engage in other stakeholder engagement activities that assist in successful delivery of the new graduate program and student placements at the service
- Where appropriate, provide task supervision, mentorship and support to the graduates
- Assist in the application of education program knowledge to clinical practice through coaching and consultations
- Participate and support other ECP activities as negotiated with ECP team and headspace services, e.g. Advisory Groups, Clinical Educator Community of Practice, graduate program orientation, research and evaluation activities and co-facilitate study groups
- Provide clinical supervision to students and graduates at your program, where an appropriate discipline match
What you’ll need
Essential
Senior Clinicians with a minimum 5 years’ clinical experience post qualification in either Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work qualifications.
Desirable
Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
What’s on offer?
• Full salary packaging for car, mortgage or rent
• Individual Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional 3 day’s leave between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday Leave
For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the Position Description including the Selection Criteria, please contact Cate Willis, headspace Centre Manager on 63353100 during business hours.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please send
• a cover letter, briefly addressing the Selection Criteria
• a copy of your current CV
Applications close 5.00pm Monday 28th August 2023