Mental Health Clinician EACH

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Part time or full time 12-month contract, with the view to become ongoing
  • Co-located at Headspace Dandenong, with flexible working conditions on offer
  • Up to $48 p/h + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Join us at EACH
Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we’re one of the nation’s leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for over 45 years.

Click on the link to learn more about the services [link removed] EACH offers.

Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician, keen to make a difference to the lives of young people who are part of our BounceBack Dandenong/Kingston program.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

  • Qualified as either a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker
  • Experienced in working with young people and their families who present with complex mental health and co-occurring issues
  • Knowledgeable of the mental health treatment sector, with a strong understanding of youth development and the context of youth work

Your new role
No two days will be the same! BounceBack provides a flexible and goal-directed service, with a focus on understanding and improving the young person’s physical and mental health as well as their functional recovery.

You will be required to:

  • Provide care coordination and evidence-based interventions for young people (aged 12 to 25) who present with complex and chronic mental health issues
  • Complete comprehensive screening and assessment of young people and their families
  • Formulate recovery plans, assess for and complete appropriate referrals
  • Provide support to parents and families of young people within the program as required

You will be providing a combination of centre-based, telehealth and outreach appointments. You will be primarily co-located at Headspace Dandenong, but also have options to work from home and other offices.

Who you’ll be working with
You will join a team of highly experienced and enthusiastic clinicians who are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Reporting to the BounceBack Team Leader, you will also be supported by a broader team of professionals who provide a multi-disciplinary service including other Mental Health Clinicians, AOD Youth Workers, Family Therapists, Carer & Youth Peer Support Workers, and Psychiatry.

What we offer:
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

  • Work arrangements that flex to you
  • Engaging, inclusive supportive team
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  • Generous not-for-profit salary packaging [link removed] 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 career progression and ongoing professional development
  • Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
  • The opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • See what our team have to say about EACH OUR PEOPLE [link removed]

Next steps
If this sounds like a role that would make you excited to come to work each day, we’d like the opportunity to learn more about you! Please attach a cover letter with your resume and apply online via our Careers Centre.

If you would like more information about the position, please contact Marty Leahy, Team Leader – BounceBack, at Martin.Leahy @ each.com.au

** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period**

JOB SUMMARY

Employment Type

Contract/Temp

Job Salary

$41 - $48 p.h. + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits

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