Who we are

At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.

Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we're one of the nation's leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians and Family Services.

Who we're looking for

As part of our headspace Fountain Gate SC team, EACH is looking for a passionate and experienced School Clinician to provide assessments, psychological interventions and support to young people aged 12-18yrs currently attending college part-time (.6FTE - 3 days a week) to end of term December 2022.

You will have:

• An appropriate Mental Health qualification and relevant membership
• Experienced in the provision of psychological assessments, cognitive assessments, mental health assessments, psychoeducation, and short-term interventions to young people
• An ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders and other service providers
• A high level of accountability and self-management, and enjoy working collaboratively with team members to deliver positive outcomes for clients

What you'll be doing

As the headspace School Mental Health Clinician, you will provide assessments, psychological interventions and support at FGSC. Working as an integral part of the well-being team at FGSC, you will receive referrals to provide; psychological assessment, ongoing therapeutic services (caseload), care planning and support to young people going to college.

In addition, you will facilitate access to appropriate internal and external services (including headspace Pakenham and Narre Warren) as indicated by assessment and care planning processes.

A little bit more about you

You have a positive approach, bringing an understanding of school culture and the challenging problems facing young people. You will be self-motivated, able to work competently and independently, whilst also enjoying being part of a team.

Working in a fast-paced school environment with staff, parents, your colleagues and the young people, you will bring strong organisational and highly developed interpersonal skills.

Who you'll be working with

You will be co-located at Fountain Gate SC (during the school term) and headspace Narre Warren. Sitting operationally within EACH's headspace team, you will report to the headspace Narre Warren School Services Coordinator whilst working closely with the Head of Wellbeing and the Wellbeing team at FGSC.

You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of health service professionals who are dedicated to working with young people and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What we offer

EACH offers all staff benefits by offering:

• Work arrangements that flex to you
• Internal professional development calendar
• Engaging, inclusive and supportive team
• Family-friendly workplace strategies
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging and additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing arrangements

Next steps

We want to know why you would like to come work with EACH and what you can bring to this role. When you Apply Now you will be redirected to our Career Centre, where the Position Description is available. Please attach a cover letter with your resume on application.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Michael Castaneda, headspace Wellbeing Coordinator (Fountain Gate SC) at michael.castaneda @ each.com.au using the subject line: Clinician - School Support - Fountain Gate SC enquiry via EthicalJobs.

** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!**