Overview
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education.
We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, offering ambulatory, inpatient, and home and community-based services.
Role details
Part-time (0.8 EFT / 60.8 hours) to June 2026
RPN Grade 4 or Social Worker / Occupational Therapist / Psychologist Grade 3
Based in Elsternwick
Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
The Department
headspace offers a "one stop shop" for young people aged 12–25 and their families who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
Alfred Health is the lead agency for this program and offers the opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic healthcare environment.
The Role
The Family Therapy Coordinator will lead a team of experienced clinicians in providing Single Session Family (SSFT) appointments for young people and their families.
The SSFT team provides an intensive, strengths-based approach to families and helps them identify their strengths and achievements.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of clinicians in providing Single Session Family (SSFT) appointments for young people and their families.
Support families through an intensive, strengths-based approach and help identify strengths and achievements within the family.
Experience And Qualifications Required
Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline and eligibility for membership of the appropriate professional body (The Nursing and Midwifery Board / the Occupational Therapy Board / the Psychology Board via AHPRA, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers).
Credentialed mental health clinician as per discipline requirements.
Experience using the single session approach.
Extensive clinical experience in working collaboratively with young people and their families in mental health settings.
Completion of Family Therapy training is desirable.
Appropriate work visa.
Current Influenza vaccination.
Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check.
Staff Benefits
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
Be involved in an innovative youth mental health program that is making a real difference in the community
A supportive and fun team environment with Administration staff and Senior Clinicians on site
Located close to public transport, shops and cafes
Enquiries: For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Catherine Keen at 9076 7500.
Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 10 September 2025.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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