Senior Mental Health Clinician - Oakwood School
Senior Mental Health Clinician - Oakwood School
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Job Description
- Part Time ongoing position (0.6 3 days per week)
- Located between headspace Dandenong and Oakwood School Caulfield campus home to the Boon Wurrung & Bunurong Nation (Boon Wurrung/Bunurong Peoples)
- Salary dependant on candidate background and qualifications 11.5% Super Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550
Oakwood School in partnership with headspace Dandenong is excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our team at the Caulfield campus. This role involves providing vital clinical support within a dynamic school environment delivering evidence-based interventions to young people experiencing a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges. With a strong established partnership between headspace Dandenong and Oakwood School we are seeking a passionate and skilled clinician committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
This role is primarily based at Caulfield during school term and only at headspace Dandenong during the term break.
Your Role Your Impact
As a Senior Mental Health Clinician you will play a vital role in supporting student wellbeing at Oakwood School by providing professional consultation to teaching staff to enhance student engagement. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments including HEADSS Mental State Examinations and risk assessments to determine the needs and suitability of young people for headspace services. This role involves delivering short to medium term evidence based interventions coordinating care with internal and external stakeholders engaging families and carers in treatment planning and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. You will also contribute actively to the campus wellbeing team attend relevant meetings and present case formulations in clinical review and supervision sessions.
To view a copy of the full Position Description click here.
Alternatively for more information please contact Lee Congiu at or mobile.
Qualifications :
Who Were Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Minimum Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field (Psychology Social Work Counselling)
- AHPRA registered ACA PACFA AASW or eligible for membership with the association in your field
- Current state-based drivers license
- Strong therapeutic counselling skills and ability to assess and respond to clinical risks
- Proven experience in developing collaborative and comprehensive care plans
- Effective communication problem-solving and negotiation skills particularly with young people
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders (e.g. GPs schools government agencies)
- High level of computer literacy including MS Office and electronic medical records systems
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you
At Each youll be supported to be your best. We provide:
A Team Thats Got Your Back
- Diversity & belonging We value all backgrounds abilities and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
- Balance your way Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments.
Great Pay & Perks
- Competitive salary Based on your experience plus above-award conditions and generous leave options.
Boost your take-home pay Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
Career Growth & Learning
- Professional development & training Access mentoring supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning.
- Endless career opportunities With over 200 programs across QLD NSW ACT and VIC there are plenty of pathways to progress.
Your Wellbeing Matters
- Free confidential support Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
Leave & Time Off
- More leave when you need it 4 weeks annual leave sick/carers leave family & domestic violence leave and the option to purchase extra leave.
- Make public holidays work for you Substitute public holidays to align with your personal cultural or religious needs.
- Extra long-term benefits Eligibility for portable long service leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays)
Additional Benefits
- A workplace designed for you Well-resourced facilities on-site parking and everything you need to do your best work.
- Extra savings on the side Access novated leasing for a cost-effective way to manage your vehicle expenses.
- Hear it from the team See what our people have to say about working at Each!
See more Each benefits under the Work with us tab on our website
Applications Close: Friday 27th June
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so dont miss out and apply today!
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps please check out our Hiring Process Guide.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
