Clinical Consultant

Salary: $70 000 - $90 000

Deadline: 3 Dec 2020, 11:00 am

• Innovation in Education and Youth Mental Health
• $70,000 - $90,000 commensurate with skills and experience
• Generous salary packaging opportunities available, up to the maximum amount

This role can be based in Brisbane or Townsville

The Clinical Consultant will support schools through the implementation of the “Be You” Service providing a systems level clinical response, tailored to the individual needs of school communities.

You will be an experienced, clinically qualified mental health professional providing expert advice and support to primary and secondary schools. A tertiary qualification in an approved allied health discipline is essential.

In return we offer a flexible and dynamic environment where you have the opportunity to truly make a difference to young Australians. Remuneration is dependent on skills and experience and includes generous salary packaging opportunities.

A full time role with competitive salary plus car allowance and generous salary packaging benefits. Remuneration is dependent on skills and experience. This role requires intra state and interstate travel. The role is offered until 30 June 2021 in line with our funding term with the possibility of extension. The role is located in Brisbane or Townsville. To be eligible for this position you must have the right to work in Australia. A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent) is required for this position.

Application Process

To apply for the role of Clinical Consultant, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the following three (3) Key Selection Questions via the 'Apply now' button below. Please limit your response to these questions to no more than 300 words per question. To view further information regarding this role, please click on the Position Description .

 Key Selection Questions:

1. What is your experience in working with young people with mental health issues, including assessing risk? What is your understanding of how mental health issues impact on young people and their learning?
2. What are some key characteristics in engaging schools in a mental health program, such as Be You? Drawing on your experience and/or observation, describe some of the challenges and opportunities you might face.
3. What are the effects on a school if they have been impacted by a suicide and what actions might a school take to support people who are at risk?

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. 

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan has recently been implemented through a co-design process with employees across the organisation. We are committed to strengthening the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in everything that we do and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

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