Allied Health Professional Dialectical Behavioural Therapist - headspace

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.  Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether better care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds across Australia, offering support through over 145 communities, online and phone counselling, vocational services, and schools. 

• Part-time (2 days per week) | 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 $18,550

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 18–25 living with borderline personality disorder. We’re 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 – it’s a chance to walk alongside young people during some of their most vulnerable moments. You’ll 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, you’ll:

• 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 we’re looking for

You’re 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

What’s in it for you

At Each, we’ll 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 $18,550 to boost your take-home pay

✔ Professional development including discipline-specific training and mentoring

✔ Supportive and inclusive culture – work alongside people who genuinely care

Applications Close: 23/07/2025

We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in – so don’t wait, apply now!  If you have questions or need more information, please contact Leah Becke, Clinical Lead - headspace Knox & Lilydale, [email protected]

Ready to make a difference?

We’d 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 you’re 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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