About us

Canteen is dedicated to supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, our mission is to provide essential programs, services, and resources that positively impact the lives of 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, dealing with a close family member’s cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one. We believe in the transformative power of our team, and together, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Canteen’s success is built on the capability and motivation of its people. We are now seeking a psychologist or mental health accredited social worker to join our team where you will provide psychological support to young people and families as part of our in house private psychology practice. This is a high-impact role for a qualified psychologist or mental health social worker with a natural ability to connect and support.

About our benefits

• Canteen’s culture is unique, offering you an inspiring, rewarding and purposeful work experience with endless opportunities. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page for insight into our employee experience.
• Large referral base
• Access to accredited Continual Professional Development training including acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma and lectures from global experts.
• Comprehensive administrative support from Canteen
• Access to clinical consultation with the team of National Clinical Advisors
• Access to Canteen’s internationally recognised research team including opportunities to participate research Holistic multidisciplinary approach to care

About our role

• Provision psychological support under the Medicare Better Access Scheme
• Work in a multidisciplinary team alongside Canteen team members to support young people and parents meet their treatment goals.
• Telehealth based, with the ability to work from Canteen offices on occasion
• 85% attendance rate with an engaged and therapy ready clients

About You

• Medicare provider number, or ability to obtain one
• AHPRA Registration
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• ABN
• Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Registered Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist, Health and Developmental Psychologists, or accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the clinical setting using a number of evidence-based interventions (CBT, IPT, ACT, EMDR, Narrative etc)
• Experience with working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in working with young people, in allied health settings, bereavement settings and/or psycho-oncology settings
• Outstanding communication skills and a natural ability to connect
• A compassionate values-based approach

If you have an interest in oncology, youth mental health, grief and loss and the complexity that physical illness can bring to mental ill health, this is the role for you.

Location: Remote- telehealth based

Job Type: Contract

Hours and Days of Work: Flexible hours chosen by you, open to afternoon, evenings and Saturday work.

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. Applications close on 15/12/2023 Do not delay in applying as we will be reviewing applications periodically during this time. Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.

Employment Expectations

• To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:
• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.