Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 25th Jan 2022
- Melbourne > Parkville
The Study Therapist – Clinical Trial’s purpose is to provide psychological therapy to participants of a research study. This is a randomised-controlled trial investigating a psychological treatment approach. The current position is for the delivery of the control intervention for the study. Control participants will receive Treatment as Usual (TAU) under the Medicare Better Access program, where treatment as usual is based on the usual care received by young people seeing a counsellor at headspace.
Subject to broad direction, the Study Clinician is expected to function autonomously, carry a caseload of clients and collect and enter research data. The Study Clinician will receive support from headspace Clinical Services Managers and will be supported by regular staff meetings and supervision (both operationally and clinically).
This is a part time (0.2 FTE) 12-month contract.
You are passionate, energetic and determined to make a difference to health and wellbeing outcomes for young people. The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood.
At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve.
Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always. Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world practical solutions.
At Orygen, that’s the future we’re creating right now. To do it, we have revolution in mind.
If you’re keen to join Orygen and be part of our team challenging the status quo and reshaping the future for young people, click Apply Now.
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Orygen is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We strive to continue to build a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people.
We strongly encourage applications from the First Nations people.