• Make a difference to young people by providing clinical support
• Part time opportunity (0.6 FTE) based in Melbourne or Brisbane
• Hybrid role WFH and one day office in a collaborative team environment

What is headspace National and our eheadspace team

Established in 2006, headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. The eheadspace program provides online and telephone mental health services to young people and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the role

The Online Community (OC) Senior Clinician is responsible for supporting the design, delivery, development and evaluation of clinical service delivery within the headspace online community.

The role will also provide clinical mental health intervention to young people and their families who are accessing headspace Online Communities and provide consultation and ad hoc debriefing to Online Peer Support Moderators and OC clinicians in order to support peer support service delivery to headspace Online Community service users.

Who are we looking for

• Approved tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology (clinical, counselling, 4+2 or 5+1 pathway), mental health nursing, and occupational therapy.
• Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body: Social workers are required by the Australian Government Department of Health to be eligible for full membership with AASW. Psychologists, mental health nurses, and occupational therapists are required to have full registration with AHPRA.
• Advanced level of clinical skills utilising best-practice models within (youth)mental health.
• Experience providing support to diverse user groups and demonstrated understanding of the specific needs of LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and strategic directions of mental health services and literature on early intervention models for young people experiencing (or at risk of) a serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated experience in providing clinical supervision to clinicians or students.

What’s on offer

• Penalty rates for evening, weekend and Public Holiday shifts worked
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate on years of clinical experience, plus generous salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900) in addition to extra leave entitlements. For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/ [link removed].
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and office
• You will also have access to a workplace that offers outstanding clinical supervision and professional development opportunities
• A thorough and extensive orientation program to welcome you into the organisation
• Career opportunities and progression is available within the broader Digital Mental Health Programs provided by headspace
• A focus on wellbeing and commitment to diversity

How to apply

• Click on ‘Apply Now’ to view the position description, and to complete your application
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• For more information contact: Rosa Rintoul – [email protected]
• Applications close 19 October 2022

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
• Have proof and be up to date with your Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with the headspace COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and any Government directives

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.