Innovative, 12-month pilot program delivering accessible, therapeutic mental health support for children under 12 years, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and family involvement. 

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

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your opportunity

We are excited to deliver a pilot program to address a critical gap in mental health service provision for children under 12 years in the Bayside and Redlands corridor. This 12 month pilot program seeks to fill this gap by delivering accessible, therapeutic mental health support for children under 12, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and family involvement.

Based at Capalaba and working with the Family Support Services team, this role has responsibility for providing evidence based, child centred and family focussed psychological therapies for children aged 0-12 years with moderate to severe mental illness.

Your role will include:

• support children and their families by providing a single-entry point into mental health care and wraparound supports and services
• provide intake, assessment, planning and referrals
• undertake a range of assessments including psychological, psychosocial assessments and wellbeing measures
• deliver evidence based psychological therapies tailored to the needs of each child and family
• support children to improve their emotional wellbeing and mental health
• work with families to improve parental understanding of the child’s needs and how to support their child
• ensure children and families are linked and transitioned to appropriate support services in exit planning 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a reputable service that has a range of programs in the child and family space, and is well connected with the community.  

The program is delivered within a stepped care approach and works in an integrated and collaborative manner with wraparound supports. It is provided on site and via outreach. 

We are seeking a Registered Psychologist for a 12 month maximum term contract, in line with the pilot program funding. We are ideally looking to appoint on a 0.8FTE basis (can be flexible on days), however may consider someone on a 0.6 FTE basis.

what we are looking for

We are seeking a passionate, professional Psychologist who wants to make a difference by delivering a pilot program aiming to improve earlier access and management of mental health concerns, enhance child and family wellbeing and prevent escalation to more complex or intensive service needs. 

You will bring:

• passion, commitment and belief in young people
• registration with Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) that meets the relevant National Board’s registration standard ie Psychology Board of Australia
• minimum of 3 years’ experience providing psychological therapies for children and their families
• demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with children experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues
• demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, case planning, delivery of therapies and capacity to provide culturally appropriate psychological responses
• demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to work collaboratively and establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.  We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.  Click “Apply” to submit your application and take the next step in your career.

View the full position description here: https://glykcf.files.cmp.optimizely.com/yourtown.PD.MentalHealthClinician

Contact: Marnie Elliot – Talent Partner on 0434 609 384

Role closes: Applications will be assessed as they are received so apply ASAP!

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccination and evidence requirements during the recruitment process. yourtown will reimburse costs associated with meeting mandatory immunisation and vaccination requirements, including GP consultation fees, serology testing and vaccination prescription and administering fees.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.