• NFP Salary Packaging options; work/life balance
• Part-time/Full-time (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) fixed term position until 30 June 2021
• Leading organisation in youth mental health

Are you a Clinical Consultant with the ability to support the implementation of the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program? Here’s your chance to help make a difference in youth mental health!

About the role and its impact

We are currently seeking applications for a part time/full-time (0.8 – 1.0 FTE) Clinical Consultant. This position is fixed term and available until 30 June 2021 with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding. You will commence working from home however in future will be based at Parkville. 

We believe that all young people deserve to grow into adulthood with optimal mental health. Everything we do is focused on that outcome, pioneering new, positive approaches to the prevention and treatment of mental disorders.

As the Clinical Consultant – Australian Early Psychosis Program (AEPP), your contribution will be to support the implementation of key aspects of the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program (hYEPP) established within designated headspace centres. You will assist in providing support, service development, technical and expert clinical advice to hYEPP projects to ensure ongoing quality improvement in establishment and service delivery. A key focus is also to more broadly promote the Australian Early Psychosis Program both nationally and internationally.

As a guide, remuneration of $110,000 - $130,000 per annum pro rata is offered, dependent on skills and experience; NFP generous salary sacrificing opportunities are also available to the successful candidate.

Please refer to the Position Description below for the selection criteria and other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About you

• Previous working knowledge of the common mental health issues faced by young people, and evidence-based treatments for major adolescent health issues.
• Knowledge of substance use and other health and social problems faced by young people and the indicated evidence-based treatment/support options.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, government policies and strategic directions in relation to mental health and alcohol and other substances particularly as it relates to young people.
• A breadth of understanding of the different types of organisations involved in mental health and early psychosis service delivery to young people.
• Previous knowledge of and work within the framework of early intervention, de-stigmatisation, diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
• An understanding of and commitment to ethics and confidentiality issues, particularly in relation to the health and allied-health professions.
• Proficient computer skills with a demonstrated ability in word processing, PowerPoint and database programs, as required.

About us

Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people. Find out more on our website.

Orygen is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining our staff irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.  We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Orygen is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that supports employees to achieve their career goals without compromising their life goals.  With this in mind Orygen offers a range of employment benefits including generous paid leave, flexible work arrangement, access to NFP salary packaging and an employee assistance program.

For a private and confidential discussion, please contact Heather Stavely at [email protected], using the subject line: Clinical Consultant - Australian Early Psychosis Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.  

Orygen reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.