Young Peoples Mental Health Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melton, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $80,779 - $100,065

We are seeking a skilled professional to fill the role of Mental Health Clinician.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality, early intervention intake/assessment services to young people, their families/carers and community professionals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide youth-friendly mental health services, conducting intake assessments, AOD screening, risk assessment and referrals to appropriate services.
  • Collaborate with young people and families in care planning, delivering brief interventions and group programs.
  • Work with an appropriate level of autonomy as part of a multi-disciplinary team and maintain a clinical case load as required to meet program targets.
  • Build community relationships, attend youth network meetings, and lead mental health awareness and service development initiatives.
  • Provide a comprehensive intake service to young people, community members and professionals seeking services.
Requirements
  • Approved tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, OT, or Mental Health Nursing and full/provisional general registration with AHPRA or AASW eligibility.
  • Experience or knowledge working with young people , providing mental health care, assessments, risk management, and brief interventions using sound ability to make decisions, problem solve, and risk manage, in relation to intake and ongoing treatment options.
  • Ability to plan recovery and support needs using a shared decision-making approach and family-inclusive framework. Experience in the planning, provision and evaluation of group-based interventions for young people and their families/ carers.
  • Skilled in community engagement, group interventions, and working with diverse, culturally sensitive populations (incl. LGBTIQ+, First Nations). Experience in the provision of community awareness and development activities.
  • Strong communication and teamwork with a commitment to trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and culturally safe practices.
Benefits
  • $80,779 – $100,065 pro rata per annum, commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
  • Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centred environment.
  • Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
  • Work in an inclusive environment committed to diversity and continuous improvement.
  • Advance your career with ongoing education and training opportunities in youth mental health.
About The Role

This is a full-time 7-month contract, with potential to extend.

The role will be split 60/40 between two roles to make the full-time position.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.

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