headspace
Geelong

As an Intake Clinician you will be responsible for delivering contemporary level of profession specific clinical services assessment, treatment and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards and applying clinical protocols including documentation.

As part of Stride's headspace team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required
• Participate in the provision of appropriate mental health education programs for health professionals, community-based services and community groups.
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve client care and enhance the delivery of services within a multidisciplinary team and the service.
• Liaise with Senior Intake Officer to monitor and manage client pathways
• Deliver high quality evidence based clinical care as a member of the multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for young people aged 12-25 years seeking to access primary care, mental healthcare, alcohol and drug services and social, educational and vocational services
• There may be the requirement to work one evening a week from 11:00am to 7:00pm 

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: General or Provisional AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse OR Social Worker with AASW registration/eligibility OR Counsellor with Level 2 PACFA or ACA registration
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with a superior understanding within the continuum of care.
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising high level communication skills to establish effective partnerships and provide consultation to the team as well as government and other non-government service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional development of self and others through education, professional networking and application of evidence-based practice
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

On offer:

• Based in Armstrong Creek, VIC
• Permanent, full-time opportunity available
• Paying on HPSS Level 3 plus Super
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
• Paid parental leave
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• Reflective practice supervision
• Excellent training and development
• Supportive team environment
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12-month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.   

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

On offer: 

• Based in Armstrong Creek, VIC
• Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunity available
• Paying on HPSS Level 3 plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Role overview:

• Deliver contemporary level of profession specific clinical services assessment, clinical brief intervention treatment and evaluation
• Brief Intervention Model of care; up to 6 session for those mild-moderate, short term, goal orientated focussed psychological therapy
• Participate as a member of the mental health team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case coordination, intervention or group work as required; with specific responsibility to provide Brief Interventions to a Case Load of young people
• Provide Brief Interventions to young people on the waitlist for Private Providers; in accordance with Treatment Recommendations made at Case Review; short term therapy goals required and handover to allocated Private Provider, session planning and case review and or closure process where clinically indicated
• Complete Intake Assessments as required
• There may be the requirement to work one evening a week from 11:00am to 7:00pm

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: General or Provisional AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse OR Social Worker with AASW registration/eligibility OR Counsellor with Level 2 PACFA or ACA registration
• Demonstrated highly competent level of knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with a comprehensive understanding within the continuum of care.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising comprehensive communication skills to establish effective partnerships and provide consultation to the team as well as government and other non-government service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional development of self and others through education, professional networking and application of evidence based practice.
• Demonstrating a comprehensive level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill; specifically Brief Intervention Models of Care
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.   

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Role Overview:

The Community Engagement Coordinator/Social Inclusion Coordinator (dual role) seeks opportunities to reach out to young people and the communities that support them, to provide health education, raise mental health literacy and community awareness and link people to appropriate services. 

You will develop, facilitate and evaluate a range of community events, and health and education programs designed to improve mental health literacy and community awareness of challenges faced by young people, in order to increase early identification and help them to get early access to appropriate services. 

You will work closely with our clinical team to understand the services that headspace provides, to advocate our services to both young people and the wider community.

You must be able to work some flexible hours for Youth Reference Group and events.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma qualification in youth work, mental health or other relevant discipline
• Experience in a similar role working with young people
• Experience in planning, developing and delivering of high-quality education, training, and community awareness programs and activities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with and engage a variety of different people and stakeholders  
• Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team  
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Confidence in use of IT including social media applications (e.g. Facebook), as well as website maintenance
• Excellent verbal communication and written skills, including the ability to identify potential funding sources and write the appropriate grant submissions  
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 
• Current Driver’s License

On offer: 

• Based in Armstrong Creek, VIC
• Permanent, full-time opportunity available
• Paying on HPSS SSE Level 9 plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12-month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.  

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

Role overview:

• Acts as the central point of communication and provides a superior level of secretarial and reception services to young people, clinical and management headspace staff.
• Medical Reception duties including taking incoming calls and directing the caller to the appropriate member of staff
• Appointment scheduling and maintenance of clients
• General Office duties including opening and distribution of mail typing, scanning, filing and archiving
• Assist in the closing and securing of the building at the end of the day.
• Typing of Medical letters to members of the clinical team
• There may be the requirement to work one evening a week from 10:30am to 7:00pm

Requirements:

• Ideally a Cert III in Medical Administration or similar qualification
• Excellent administration, time management and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the health /NFP sector with an ability to liaise with people from diverse backgrounds
• Proven record in working closely with and being a successful member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills
• Well-developed customer service skills
• Ability to think and act calmly and deal sensitively with distressed people.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of duty of care, rights to privacy and confidentiality
• Must have good availability
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance  
• A current unencumbered driver's license

On offer:

• Based in Armstrong Creek, VIC
• 1 x medical receptionist opportunity available
• 1 x senior medical receptionist opportunity available
• Permanent, full-time OR part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunity available
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.   

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Role Overview:

The purpose of this role is to provide AOD counselling, education and support to young people presenting with substance use and mental health concerns. This may involve brief interventions, counselling, initiating and managing planned treatment options, consultation and referral to other agencies, or crisis management.

Key Objectives:

• To engage, assess and provide counselling, education and support to young people and their families and carers.
• To make supported referrals to required services including General Practitioners, generalist welfare and AOD treatment services to meet young people’s holistic needs.
• To effectively engage with young people to assist in reducing the impacts of harmful substance use.
• To encourage healthy alternate choices and develop coping strategies to respond to emotional needs and life events.
• To work in alignment with best practice guidelines and Youth AOD frameworks that recognize everyone’s unique context including environment, relationships, culture, values, and beliefs
• There may be the requirement to work one evening a week from 10:30am to 7:00pm

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse OR Social Worker with AASW registration
• Understanding of the concept of Harm Minimisation and Recovery Oriented Practice
• Demonstrated experience in providing youth focused AOD counselling, support and outreach.
• Completion or willingness to complete the core AOD modules.
• Knowledge and experience of frameworks for working with young people with substance use issues.
• Education, training and experience in mental health and adolescent and youth development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, liaise and network with a range of services and health agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in working in mental health and/or in depth understanding in mental health issues, including best treatment options, support services and co-morbidities
• Demonstrated ability to work holistically with consumers with mental health issues, including people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) or First Nations communities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain linkages and networks, with a range of government, community and corporate stakeholders to facilitate clear referral pathways
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including active listening and Motivational Interviewing
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in providing educational sessions to groups: consumers and families, external providers and community
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

On Offer:

• Based in Based in Armstrong Creek, VIC
• Permanent, part-time (0.4 FTE) opportunity available
• Paying on HPSS award plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.   

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.