Gateway Health Hiring for Clinical Educator Job at Wodonga Full Time

• Based in Wodonga or Wangaratta
• Part time 8-month contract 0.6 EFT
• Brand New Role / Opportunity

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We will do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity exists to work for an Australia wide leader in youth mental health headspace right here in North East Victoria. During the height of the pandemic, 2021, headspace National announced the creation of the Early Careers Program (ECP) which offers new Graduates a supported 18-month position. This support placement will be across our sites in Wodonga and Wangaratta.

headspace Albury Wodonga and headspace Wangaratta is a consortium that comprises membership from Albury Wodonga Health, Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Services, The Personal Group, Junction Support Services, Mind Australia, YES unlimited, NESAY, The Centre and Gateway Health as the lead agent. This strategic alliance aims to establish a community of collaborative youth services improving access for young people aged 12-25 years in the early intervention of mental health, work school and study, general health and wellbeing or and alcohol and other drug issues.

The headspace Clinical Educator supports the coordination, development, and delivery of a student placement program. This role will also provide direct clinical supervision and/or field supervision to student graduates. This includes the provision of task supervision, mentorship, and support. As a headspace employee, you will be able to constantly develop your skills and be a part of a diverse working environment. Our employees love being able to live the key values that drive what we do, focusing on continuous improvement and having a daily impact on improving people’s lives.

ABOUT YOU

You are an established practitioner with a real passion for delivering clinical education. You will be a positive role model with a natural ability to mentor and support staff with an innovative approach to education delivery. Effective communication skills both written and verbal are essential for this role.

You will also demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Allied Health disciplines.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate education / coaching programs
• Demonstrated experience in Mental Health and risk assessment and knowledge of adolescent development and care for young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as highly developed interpersonal and consultative skills.
• The ability to work autonomously

REMUNERATION

Social Worker Qualification: Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2017

Classification Level 5

Allied Health Qualification: Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Centres Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022

Classification Grade 2

Psychology Qualification: Victorian Community Health Sector (Audiologists Dietitians Pharmacists and Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021

Classification Grade 3

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Ability to work from home + paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.

For a confidential chat about the position please call Leah Tylee on 0448 746 513

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 13 November 2022

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.