Senior Mental Health Clinician

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

• 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.

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.

This role is primarily based at Caulfield during school term and only at headspace Dandenong during the term break.

You will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments including HEADSS, Mental State Examinations, and risk assessments to determine the needs and suitability of young people for headspace services.
• Delivering short to medium term evidence based interventions.
• Coordinating care with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging families and carers in treatment planning.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• 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

Who We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• 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

• 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

What's in it for you

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

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
• 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.
• 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.
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
• 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.
• 17.5% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays)
• Extra savings on the side – Access novated leasing for a cost-effective way to manage your vehicle expenses.
• Hear it from the team – See more Each benefits under the 'Work with us' tab on our website

Applications Close: 17th July 2025*
*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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