Deliver meaningful evidence based, time limited psychological therapies to young people aged 12-25Fixed term 12-month role | Part time 2 days a weekBox Hill LocationMind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.About the roleHeadspace Box Hill is part of Victoria Operations Service Stream for Mind Australia which aims to promote and facilitate improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12-25 years residing in the Eastern Region of Melbourne. In this youth friendly space, services are delivered across four core streams – physical and sexual health, mental health, alcohol & other drugs (AOD), and work & study services.We are seeking a self-motivated Allied Health Clinician – Family Specialist for a 12 month fixed term, part time (15.2 hours per week) opportunity in the Box Hill area. The Allied Health Clinician - Family Specialist will use their extensive experience to provide high quality, flexible therapeutic interventions, expert consultation & care coordination, and specialist knowledge to support young people and families with complex needs.Key responsibilitiesWork with young people to enable them to live a meaningful life through supporting them through a staged approach to recoveryProvide clinical services to young people and their families, with knowledge and skill appropriate to supporting complex presentations and support needsDevelopment of risk assessment and safety planning with family inclusive approachMake linkages and build relationships and referral pathways to maintain or create a range of local supportsActively participate, contributing to your team and wider organisational initiatives.What you’ll bringTertiary degree qualifications in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Social Work, Mental Health Occupational Therapy along with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) registration or membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Eligible for registration with Medicare as an approved provider of mental health items under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Medicare Benefits Schedule.Training and experience in family therapy clinical practice within the mental health field is highly desired.Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team providing integrated care.BenefitsSalary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance.Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.Interested?To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 496864. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 7th February 2025. Please contact the person below for more information.Bowen Guan, Service ManagerBowen.Guan@mindaustralia.org.auWe are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.auPosition DescriptionPD Allied Health Clinician - Family Specialist 20250116.pdfThe successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check.
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