• NFP Salary Packaging options; work/life balance
• Part-time/Full-time (0.4 – 1.0 FTE) fixed term for 12 months
• Leading organisation in youth mental health

Are you a Mental Health Clinician with the ability to deliver a manualised intervention? Do you have an interest in research and the development of innovative psychological treatments? 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 part time/full-time (0.4 – 1.0 FTE) Study Clinician(s). Fixed-term and available for 12 months with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding. 

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 Study Clinician, your contribution will be to delivery of a manualised intervention comprising up to 10 individual sessions, which includes components of existing evidence-based treatments as well as novel components. The purpose of this role is to provide psychological therapy to participants of the INTEGRATE study. Subject to supervision and direction, you will function autonomously, collect and enter data for the study, carry a caseload of clients, participate in clinical review meetings, advocate for research, and attend study meetings. The study will be conducted at headspace Werribee and Glenroy, with possible extension to one or more other of Orygen’s headspace centres.

As a guide, remuneration of $57,265 – $75,148 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

• Knowledge and support of the framework of early intervention, de-stigmatisation, diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
• Knowledge of the common mental health, substance use and social problems faced by young people and the indicated evidence-based treatment/support options for these.
• 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.
• An understanding of the different types of organisations involved in mental health and drug and alcohol service delivery to young people.
• An understanding of and commitment to ethics and confidentiality issues, particularly in relation to the health and allied-health professions.
• Excellent computer skills with a demonstrated ability in word processing and databases 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 Gill Bedi at [email protected] using the subject line: Study Clinician - Integrate Trial enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 28th August 2020 11:55 PM AEST however we encourage those interested in this position to submit their application by Sunday 16th August 2020. Due to the possibility of multiple positions and the urgent deadlines, we will progress to shortlisting/interviewing before the closing date.

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.