Psychologist - Clinical Consultant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Psychologist - Clinical Consultant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join a registered charity committed to improving health and wellbeing
• Competitive salary which includes salary packaging - Save Money on You
• Opportunity to expand your skills in the youth mental health space

Clinical Consultant Sydney CBD Working within schools promoting mental health awareness and well being

Your new organisation

Your new organisation looks to provide early intervention mental health services to 12/25 year olds along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. The core values at the heart of the organisation are to be innovative encouraging new ideas and approaches, passionate showing dedication to making a difference in the lives of young people and their families, inclusive respect and value diversity and believe everyone counts and collaborative bringing the right people together to get the right results.

Your new role

In your new role you will support school communities to promote mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention with the goal of improving outcomes for young people and their families. Primarily you will support teachers, leaders and schools rather than providing direct clinical services to young people. You will look to support schools through implementation of the Mental Health in Education (MHE) Service at the State/Territory level.
This will include but is not limited to promoting the mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention elements of the MHE program with prospective and participating schools through a relationship approach. Providing a clinical response and recommendations according to the national clinical governance framework utilising the support and direction of the MHE leadership. Provide primary, secondary and/or tertiary consultation, support and assistance to schools and school communities affected by suicide. The position also calls for skills that will enable the successful delivery of education and training packages relevant to the field of youth mental health and suicide.

What you'll need to succeed

• Have approved tertiary qualifications in either Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Counselling.
• You will also be registered with one of the following membership bodies AHPRA, AASW, ACA.
• Must have clinical skills in the provision of mental health care to young people, including risk assessment and appropriate referral, support and liaison with family and other networks.
• You will have demonstrated experience in delivering clinical mental health or advisory services to secondary schools.
• Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders including young people, health and educational professionals, and other community services.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and with a team focus.
• Have a current driver’s licence (automatic) and use of a fully maintained motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Be able and willing to travel at short notice, with overnight stays as required.

What you'll get in return

• Join a registered charity committed to improving health and wellbeing in local communities with exciting professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary which includes salary packaging - Save Money on Your Tax!
• You will receive consultation and supervision and the opportunity to expand your skills in the youth mental health space.

What you need to do now

This opportunity is immediately available. If you're interested in this role contact Marcus Beaumont by clicking 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now for a confidential discussion.

Marcus Beaumont
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