Job description
What is headspace – Be You Program
headspace in collaboration with Beyond Blue deliver “Be You” the national mental health in education initiative. Be You supports educators from early learning services and schools to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator and family can achieve their best possible mental health.
The initiative has a multidisciplinary team (Clinicians, educators and other professionals) who support school communities nationally.
About the role
This exciting and diverse position will:
- Drive and deliver clinical support to Schools including suicide postvention support within NSW/ACT
- Support the development and provision of clinical governance frameworks and practices for national responses to suicide and implementation of Be You
- Provide clinical guidance and supervision to NSW/ACT team
- Manage continuous improvement projects to ensure resources and practices align with the latest and emerging evidence and project needs.
Who we’re looking for
headspace Be You is seeking an individual with tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology (clinical, counselling, and 4+2 or 5+1 pathway), mental health nursing, and occupational therapy.
The Be You Clinical Lead will be an individual who brings:
- An advanced level of clinical capability within child and youth mental health
- Experience in contributing to service development and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
- A strong client focus approach to service implementation
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to interact with a diverse range of people
What’s on offer
- A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
- Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) – For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
- Salary range of $100,000-$106,000 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications
- Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the office
- Professional development opportunities
- A focus on wellbeing
- A commitment to diversity
How to Apply
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to view the position description, and to complete your application.
- Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
- For more information contact Annette Bulling, Be You State/Territory Manager NSW/ACT [email protected] using the subject line: Be You Clinical Lead – NSW / ACT enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To be eligible for this position you must
- Have the right to live and work in Australia
- Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
- Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
- Have proof and be up to date with your Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with the headspace COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and any Government directives
headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.