What is headspace National

headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. headspace is made up of 150+ Centres across Australia, supported by headspace National office. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

Tell me about the role

headspace offers a range of digital support options, so that all young people (and supporting adults) seeking mental health support via the headspace website will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of high quality support options including, peer-to-peer support and appropriate clinical intervention, regardless of where their help seeking journey starts.

• Apply evidence-based treatments and best practice clinical services to young people and adults who support young people accessing support via headspace Online Communities.
• Formulate treatment plans for Online Communities clients and, utilising existing clinical governance structures, follow-up on high risk presentations or safety concerns for those clients.
• Provide clinical consultation and direction to Online Peer Support Moderators as required.
• Work within the headspace Online Communities clinical governance and escalation procedures

Who we're looking for (key selection criteria)

• 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; or a Masters in Counselling (minimum Level 3, ACA).
• Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body: Social workers are required to be eligible for full membership with AASW. Psychologists, mental health nurses, and occupational therapists are required to have full registration with AHPRA. 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.
• Robust knowledge of the common mental health issues faced by young people, therapeutic interventions for high prevalence disorders (such as CBT for mood and anxiety disorders) and the literature underpinning such approaches
• Highly developed and demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) as well as demonstrated abilities in problem solving and negotiation
• 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

What's on offer

We proudly offer a workplace where our people are able to bring their whole selves to work. We also offer:

• Generous salary packaging - up to the maximum amount for a charity organisation. for more information on salary packaging, please refer to https://www.smartsalary.com.au 
• Flexible work environment - This role is a remote role and can be worked anywhere in Australia
• Professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, regular line management support, one on one and group supervision and tailored skills development
• Oustanding CBD location with excellent on-site facilities
• A focus on well-being - Social and wellbeing committees, EAP, other initiative to support a holistic approach to wellbeing
• A comittment to diversity - we welcome all people, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Application Process:

Please click the 'Apply" button below. You can also see the position description through this process.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria listed above.

We are keen to fill this role with the right person as soon as we can and therefore might start looking at applications sooner rather than later, so if this role sounds like you, be sure to apply by submitting your application as soon as possible.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Working with Children Checks for all States/Territories and a Police Check are required for this position.

For more information contact:

Name: Kristal Chenery
Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Mental Health Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

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.