New Horizons For Health Hiring for Clinical Educator Job at Chatswood Full Time

Clinical Educator -Chatswood-Max-Term Contract

Requisition ID: req6154
Employment Type: Max-Term Contract

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

As Clinical Educator, you will supports the coordination, development and delivery of the student placement program and maintain relationships with relevant universities. The role provides senior clinical support for students and field supervision of headspace National graduates seconded to headspace by New Horizons. The clinical educator provides clinical supervision to students and graduates.

This is a Part-time position at Chatswood working Monday – Friday, 30.4 Hrs Fortnight, reporting to the Headspace Clinical Lead.

The role is maximum term until 30th June 2023.

Your Day to Day

Internally, you will collaborate and work closely with students on placement at headspace, the headspace team and where required, other employees and teams within New Horizons. Externally, you will liaise with universities and other key stake holders.

Skills and Experience

· 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.

Essential Role Requirements and Employment Check Criteria

• AHPRA registration as a General or Clinical Psychologist OR AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker OR Mental Health Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience post qualification and be eligible to provide clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine client care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports, and assist clients to access necessary services
• Demonstrated expertise in the leadership of a multi-disciplinary staff including the ability to lead the coordination of care for young people with complex needs including consultation and engagement with a wide range of professionals
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and manage communications and information with students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to show innovation and flexibility to incorporate contemporary practice and enhance service delivery options to better meet client needs.

• National Criminal History Check (Police Check) and Working with Children Check.

• Valid NSW drivers’ licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence C class, including large cars & vans.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions (in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students).

New Horizons offers many salary and non-salary benefits; of which you could enjoy;

If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion, apply your initiative and make a difference you could benefit from:

• Salary packaging of up to $15900+ in tax free pay per FBT year, click the following the link to see the range of benefits you can receive by working for us salary.com.au
• Novated lease option
• Entertainment card to package an additional $2,650
• Health Insurance Partnership with Medibank
• There are a range of discounts and benefits included in our partnership – including a 7% discount on costs, 100% back on Optical, easy-switching and points to spend on endless wellbeing perks.

• WHEREFIT – https://wherefit.com/ – Wellbeing Initiative Partnership for our Employees, benefits include;

• Gym Membership & Class Discounts

• Online Fitness Program Discounts
• Fitness and Recovery Equipment Discounts
• Active Wear Discounts
• Supplement Discounts
• Health Care & Beauty Product Discounts
• Healthy Meal Discounts

• Utilise our Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services –https://www.accesseap.com.au/

• Develop through Internal and external learning, workplace mentoring, secondments and promotions

• RISE – recognize, include, share, reward programs

• Annual Flu vaccination program

• Purchased Annual Leave program

• Study Leave (3 Days – Pro-rata)

• Work in a supportive culture and working environment

To Apply:

Applications close, when a suitable candidate is identified.

New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.

New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.

IDENTIFIED ROLES

This is an Aboriginal Identified Position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position. Applications are sought from Indigenous Australians pursuant to Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

In accordance with Sections 14 and 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and this role is open only to Aboriginal applicants.