Allied Health Professional â Dialectical Behavioural Therapist - headspace
Allied Health Professional â Dialectical Behavioural Therapist - headspace
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Job Description
- Part-time (2 days per week) - One day must include Mondays
- Fixed Term until 21 June 2026 (with potential to extend)
- Based at headspace Knox and Lilydale on the lands of the Wurundjeri People
- $53$61 p/hr 12% Super Salary Packaging up to $18550
Help young people build a better future one conversation at a time.
At Each our headspace Knox team is expanding its evidence-based support for young people aged 1825 living with borderline personality disorder. Were looking for an experienced psychologist to deliver both individual and group-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and play a key role in our dynamic youth mental health program.
Your role. Your impact.
This is more than a clinical role its a chance to walk alongside young people during some of their most vulnerable moments. Youll provide therapeutic support as part of the DBT program and through the Better Access initiative helping young people navigate complex mental health challenges and build tools for long-term recovery.
Supported by the broader headspace multidisciplinary team youll:
- Deliver high-quality individual and group DBT interventions
- Manage a caseload under the Better Access Medicare scheme
- Conduct assessments formulate treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Monitor risk and implement safety plans as needed
- Work collaboratively with young people families GPs referrers and the headspace team
Who were looking for
Youre a skilled and compassionate mental health professional with:
- Tertiary level allied mental health qualifications in psychology mental health or social work
- Current full registration with the Australian Practitioners Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Eligibility to provide Medicare services under the Better Access to Mental Health initiative
- Strong clinical skills in youth-focused DBT and/or evidence-based therapies
- Experience working with young people experiencing complex presentations including personality disorders
- A flexible collaborative approach and confidence in both individual and group facilitation
What will make you stand out
- Previous experience delivering structured DBT programs
- Familiarity with headspace or similar youth services
- A strong understanding of the local youth mental health landscape
Whats in it for you
At Each well support you to be your best with:
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options
Clinical supervision and peer support
Above-award pay salary packaging up to $18550 to boost your take-home pay
Professional development including discipline-specific training and mentoring
Supportive and inclusive culture work alongside people who genuinely care
Additional Information :
Applications Close: 20/08/2025
Well be reviewing applications as they come in so dont wait apply now! If you have questions or need more information please contact Leah Becke Clinical Lead - headspace Knox & Lilydale
Ready to make a difference
Wed love to hear from you. Please review the full Position Description (found on our careers site when you click apply) upload your resume and include a short message in the Message to Hiring Manager field about why youre a great fit for this role.
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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Employment Type :
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Employment Type
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