Job Description Part-time 0.6FTE ongoing position Location: Cranbourne West Secondary School during school terms, onsite at headspace Narre Warren or Pakenham during school holidays. $40 - $60ph depending on qualification 12% Super Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 About the Role Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive in their education and mental health journey? headspace Casey Cardinia is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our dynamic School Services team. This rewarding role will see you embedded in local secondary schools, providing evidence-informed mental health support to students, families, and school staff. As part of Each’s partnership with headspace, you’ll work with neurodiverse and neurotypical young people to reduce barriers to learning and wellbeing, providing assessment, intervention, counselling, and care coordination. Key Responsibilities Conduct needs assessments with students to determine service suitability Deliver evidence-based interventions and short-term counselling for students experiencing low to moderate mental health challenges Undertake discipline-specific assessments including MSE, HEADSS, and risk assessments Support teachers with classroom strategies and implementation plans tailored to individual student needs Modify classroom-based activities and environments to improve student participation Provide psychoeducation and facilitate group programs within the school setting Deliver staff training focused on supporting neurodiverse students (e.g. ASD, ADHD, sensory needs) Work collaboratively with families, school wellbeing teams, and external services to ensure holistic care Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to data and reporting requirements Attend regular supervision and participate in clinical reviews About You You are a compassionate, proactive mental health professional who thrives in school settings and enjoys working with adolescents and their support systems. You bring clinical knowledge, experience in neurodiversity, and a collaborative spirit. You will have: Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Occupational Therapy (mental health accredited) Current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for professional association membership Demonstrated experience working with adolescents, including within school settings Skills in clinical assessments, family-inclusive practice, and evidence-based intervention Expertise in working with neurodiverse students and training school staff A current Working with Children Check, Police Check, and Driver’s License
