Are you looking for a rewarding career engaging with the youth of Ballarat and surrounding areas?
Do you have qualifications in Clinical Psychology or Mental Health Social Work?
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity at our headspace site for a Specialist Youth Clinician, where you will deliver specialised assessment, short-to-medium term multidisciplinary treatment and case management to young people aged between 12-25 who:
- Experience emerging or current mental health problems
- Have a persistent and enduring mental illness, including severe mental illness
You will deliver evidence based interventions to promote recovery, using the Early Psychosis Preventions & Intervention Centre (EPPIC) model (Orygen Youth Health).
What you will need:
- A tertiary qualification of Clinical Psychology or Mental Health Social Work is required
- Experience in treatment provision to youth with complex and severe presentations is essential
- At least 5 years post graduate clinical experience
- Relevant intake, assessment and case management experience with specific skills in the early identification of emerging mental health issues and the development and implementation of plans for young people is essential
About Us
Headspace Ballarat helps young people aged 12-25 who are experiencing difficulties and going through tough times to provide assistance with general health, mental health, emotional wellbeing, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services. Ballarat Community Health (BCH) provided a broad range of services to the general community of Ballarat, with outreach services delivered in the Central Highlands regions and beyond.
How to Apply
To access a copy of the Position Description and to Apply for the role please go to https://bchc.org.au/careers/#vacancies
Please note that applications submitted via the Seek link will not be accepted.
For further enquiries about this role please contact Janelle Johnson, Manager headspace on 03 5304 4777 or 0401 157 180.
If you have the relevant skills and experience, don’t hesitate, submit your application today to be considered for this important role within our headspace team.
Applications close 20th October 2022