Internal EOI - Clinical Educator
Job No:
FLO3581
Location:
Parramatta/Castle Hill
Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and mentor the next generation of clinicians!
Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Educator to join our headspace services!
About the position:
- Closed-term part-time (30.4 hours/fortnight) until 30 June 2025
- Based at Parramatta & Castle Hill
- Working between Monday and Friday with the flexibility to negotiate your working days
- Level 3 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
About the Opportunity
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community.
On a day to day basis, you will:
- Lead and support the development of student placement opportunities at headspace, with the provision of 4 students per year.
- Deliver direct clinical supervision to students for the purposes of the clinical placement activity, when eligible to do so (i.e., the same allied health background/and or able to meet the specified requirements).
- Support the onboarding, induction, and field supervision of student.
- Provide on-site direct supervision including observations, mentoring and reviews.
- Establish and maintain relationships with universities.
- Engage in other stakeholder engagement activities that assist in successful delivery of student placements at the service.
- Engage in headspace National online community of practice and training, Advisory Groups, education, and coaching.
- Liaise with internal and external services to provide holistic support to young people.
For more information on the Clinical Educator role, please read the Position Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing.
- At least 3 years clinical experience post qualification and experience or eligibility to provide clinical supervision.
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Membership of an appropriate professional body (including AHPRA, AASW, PACFA) as a registered or endorsed Psychologist, accredited Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse; and eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
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Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine individual care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports, and assist young people to access necessary services.
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Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of recovery focused practice.
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Have a clear understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health issues in the community.
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Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Desirable:
- Direct clinical experience with young people and families, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQI communities.
- Previous experience as a supervisor and/or qualified supervisor within your field.
For more information contact Rachelle Hadchiti Clinical and Operations Manager. E: Rachelle.Hadchiti@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccination against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that People & Culture have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C File as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.