headspace Intake and Brief Intervention Senior Clinician
EACH is the lead agency for headspace centres Dandenong and Narre Warren and we are currently seeking an Intake & Brief Intervention Senior Clinician
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Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: EACH
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-7715-3822
Fax: +61-2-3298-7188
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Detail information about job headspace Intake and Brief Intervention Senior Clinician. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the role: EACH is the lead agency for headspace centres Dandenong and Narre Warren and we are currently seeking an Intake & Brief Intervention Senior Clinician to join its team based out of Narre Warren and Dandenong.
- Full Time Position
- Narre Warren/Dandenong, VIC Location
- Salary Packaging Available
- Not-For-Profit Organisation
The Intake & Brief Intervention Senior Clinician for headspace Dandenong and Narre Warren provides initial screening and clinical assessment, care planning development and support to young people referred to the centres. In addition, the role facilitates access to appropriate services as indicated by assessment and care planning processes, and includes direct service to the young, families and carers as well as consultation and support to other professionals, agencies and members of the community engaged in the young person's care. Working under the community linkages team leader, the senior intake clinician will also provide mentoring and support of other intake clinicians as well as participate in relevant intake service improvement projects across the two sites.
You will have:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to effectively problem solve and negotiate especially with young people in the early stages of seeking help.
- Demonstrated clinical skills in working with young people and their families/carers with mental issues in an early intervention framework.
- Through understanding of the mental health and broader service system
- Demonstrated experience in providing mental health assessments, psycho-education and short term interventions to young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum diploma qualifications in Youth Work, Occupational Therapy, Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria to be considered for the role.
To review and address the Key Selection Criteria of this position, please click on the apply button.
For specific information about the role, please contact: Mark Dollin Community Linkages Team Leader on 1800367968.
Vacancy closes 5pm, Monday 9th July 2018.
For a full position description and/or to apply on line please visit our Careers Centre at http://each.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies.
We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusions brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.
Please note that all appointments are subject to one or more of the following forms of pre-employment safety screening checks including; Police Record Check, Working with Children Check, Disability Work Exclusion Scheme Check, Reference Checks and APHRA Registration Check.