Senior Mental Health Clinician - Oakwood School

• Part-time (0.6 FTE) ongoing position
• School‑based role — working at Oakwood Noble Park campus during school terms
• Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience + 12% super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

About the program
Oakwood School provides a supported and flexible learning environment for young people who haven’t thrived in mainstream education. As part of the headspace – School Services team, you’ll partner with educators, families, and community services to create pathways that help students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.

Your role, your impact
In this role, you’ll empower young people to strengthen their mental health, reconnect with learning, and build confidence. You’ll play a key role in supporting students who’ve experienced significant challenges, ensuring they have access to compassionate, evidence-informed care.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing vital clinical support within a dynamic school environment, delivering evidence-based interventions to young people experiencing a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges
• Conducting comprehensive assessments including HEADSS, Mental State Examinations, and risk assessments to determine the needs and suitability of young people for headspace services
• Delivering short to medium term evidence-based interventions
• Coordinating care with internal and external stakeholders
• Engaging families and carers in treatment planning
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Contribute actively to the campus wellbeing team, attend relevant meetings, and present case formulations in clinical review and supervision sessions

About you
You’re someone who brings heart, curiosity, and a commitment to walking alongside young people as they reconnect with learning and community.

You have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related field, and registration (or eligibility for registration) with AASW, PACFA, AHPRA or ACA 
• Significant experience supporting young people with complex mental health needs
• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with young people, families, teachers, GPs, and community services
• Therapeutic skills across modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness
• A strong understanding of trauma, family systems and youth development
• Ability to manage competing priorities and seek support openly when needed
• Current driver’s license

What will make you stand out

• Experience working with students disengaged from education
• Experience supporting culturally diverse communities
• Understanding of the broader mental health and youth service system
• Proficiency with electronic clinical systems and data reporting

What’s in it for you
Each is the Lead Agency for headspace. At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
• Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning
• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, TAS, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress
• More leave when you need it – 5 weeks annual leave, sick/carer’s leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds across Australia, offering support through over 145 communities, online and phone counselling, vocational services, and schools.

Ready to take the next step?
To view the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ - ‘Careers’ - ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Lee Congiu, Team Leader – School Services, at [email protected] or 0498 074 655.

Applications Close: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period—so don't miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
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