• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit organisation
• Hybrid working model (Office based work and WFH) to support your work/life balance
• Full time opportunity based in Melbourne until 22/12/23

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 Regional Phone Counselling Service is part of a targeted package, which aims to enhance mental health services to young people in Victorian and New South Wales secondary school communities. The program involves a phone/video counselling service for young people living in regional and rural areas, more than 60 kms from a headspace centre or school communities impacted by natural disasters

Tell me about the role…

The headspace Regional Phone Counselling Service provides digital mental health services to young people and where appropriate, their families, including screening; assessment; delivery of psychological interventions; and information and referral to face-to-face services. Clinicians work closely with the student wellbeing teams from the nominated schools to accept referrals, collaborate around the clinical care of young people and to provide support to school communities, as required.

Who are we looking for?

• Our ideal candidate has an approved tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology, mental health nursing, and occupational therapy, or a master's in counselling. Those with a Masters in Counselling need to have eligibility for full professional registration at a minimum of Level 3 within the Australian Counselling Association scope of practice guidelines.
• A sound knowledge of the common mental health issues faced by young people and skilled in assessments, planned therapeutic interventions and safety planning.

What can headspace offer you?

• Competitive salary commensurate on years of clinical experience ($73,000 - $87,000), plus 10.5% superannuation
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to https://www.smartsalary.com.au/
• A thorough and extensive orientation program to welcome you into the team and organisation
• Career opportunities and progression is available within the broader Digital Mental Health Programs provided by headspace.
• A hybrid working model to support work / life balance for our staff
• Regular individual and group supervision provided

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 Carmel Cataldo, Digital Schools Counselling Coordinator, [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Clinician - Regional Phone Counselling Service enquiry via EthicalJobs
• Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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.