Senior Mental Health Clinician - Oakwood School

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• 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 $18,550    

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 [email protected] or mobile 0498 074 655.

Who We’re 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 driver’s 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

What’s in it for you

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.  We provide: 

A Team That’s 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 $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 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/carer’s 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!

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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 don't miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 

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