Mental Health Clinician- headspace Malvern

About Us

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive person-centered care across Melbournes inner and outer east and northeast. With 500 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our 2024 merger with Inspiro weve expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible high-quality community health. We value Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) uphold strong Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles and respect the rights of First Nations peoples and we continue to build healthier lives through compassion collaboration and community-led care.

The opportunity

Join our dynamic community healthcare organization and become a pivotal member of our engaged workforce. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker to join our team in providing counselling family therapy and Single Session Consultations to young people carers and families employing a trauma-informed family therapy approach to enhance mental health and wellbeing outcomes at both headspace Hawthorn.

Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments collaboratively developing goals with clients and ensuring they are connected to essential support networks. Additionally you will deliver educational and support groups to young people and/or family and carers. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families with services delivered both in person and via telehealth.

What you will be doing Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual counselling to young people (12-25years) and family/carers following evidence-informed practice principles
• Ensure that young people family/carers are able to participate in collaborative shared care which includes (but not limited to): participation in care team meetings development of collaborative care plans sharing information with care team members and involving their family/carers in their care plan where appropriate
• Actively participate and work cooperatively within the multidisciplinary team collaborative partner organisations and with young people family/carers referrers and other stakeholders

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work
• Current registration with AHPRA as a psychologist or registration with the AASW as a Mental Health Social Worker
• Demonstrated experience working in youth mental health alcohol and other drugs community or similar health services (minimum two years experience is preferred)
• Experience and recognised training in clinical risk assessment and management (including suicide risk assessment)
• Good knowledge and understanding of the youth mental health and related services sector

Compliance Requirements:

• Police Check
• International Police Check (if lived/work overseas in past 10 years)
• Working with Children Check
• Medicare Provider Number
• Drivers Licence Preferred

Attributes we value:

• Genuine interest and passion working with young people and their family/friends
• An approach that aligns with trauma-informed care principles of welcome hope and empathy when working with young people and their family/friends
• Skills in working with young people across the 12- 25-year age group and a range of developmental stages
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and respectfully with young people from a diverse range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds including LGBTIQA culturally and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values

Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits

At AccessHC we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.

Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15990 per annum $2650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: click the web link to view our culture and benefits: Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: email Karen Vogel Manager headspace Hawthorn & Malvern if you would like further information about the role.

Why join Us

• Be part of a leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
• A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health services
• Work in a supportive values-driven team environment
• A rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
• Enjoy flexible work settings across the eastern suburbs
• Access professional development opportunities
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities
• The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of date of the advertisement.

Applications close DATE:2nd July 2025

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people regardless of cultural background age gender identity sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices.