Parkville/hybrid location | Onsite parking + close to public transport
Part to full time contract until March 2017| FTE
Improve youth mental health services | Join a multidisciplinary team
About Orygen
Orygen is Australia's Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.
For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.
About The Job
The Clinical Consultant works within a dynamic team of clinicians and academics who contribute their skills and knowledge to the service innovation, workforce development and research translation initiatives of Orygen.
Reporting To The Director, Workforce Development, You Will
Design, develop and deliver evidence-based training packages to youth mental health services, secondary schools and sector networks.
Create new and responsive training programs, including lectures, tutorials and online content to support accredited learning initiatives.
Lead workforce development projects and develop practical resources to build internal and external capacity in youth mental health.
Provide expert consultation, advice and supervision (individual and group reflective practice) to strengthen evidence-based practice, assessment and referral pathways.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, support meaningful youth and family participation in projects, and travel as required to deliver initiatives successfully.
Skills and experience
The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
Tertiary qualifications in clinical psychology, occupational therapy, mental health nursing or social work and current registration with the AHPRA or AASW.
Extensive senior clinical experience in youth mental health (e.g. Senior Clinician, Clinical Coordinator or Educator), with advanced skills in assessment, case formulation and evidence-based intervention, and strong knowledge of early intervention frameworks.
Proven experience delivering engaging workshops, training and education (face-to-face and online), with the ability to translate and synthesise evidence into clear, practical guidance for clinical and non-clinical audiences.
Strong understanding of the Australian health and education systems, including services such as headspace, Primary Health Networks and tertiary mental health services, with experience providing secondary consultation and workforce capacity building.
Highly organised, motivated and collaborative professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to manage competing priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute effectively within a small team environment.
Benefits
Salary between $120,000 - $130,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
Thrive in a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes well-being.
How to apply
If you're ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.
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This is a part to full time FTE) parental leave contract until 12th March 2027.
Applications will close on 12th March (9am), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
Before applying at Orygen, it's important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.
Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.
Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.