Study Clinician – Integrate Trial

• Part-time (0.4 – 0.6 FTE) fixed term for 12 months; possible
  renewal subject to funding
• NFP Salary Packaging increasing take home pay
• Generous employer PPL scheme
• Leading organisation in youth mental health

We are currently seeking applications for a part time (0.4 – 0.6 FTE) Study Clinician. This
position is fixed term and available for 12 months with the possibility of renewal dependent on
funding.

As the Study Clinician, you will be responsible for the delivery of a manualised intervention
comprising up to 10 individual sessions, which includes components of existing evidence-based
treatments as well as novel components. The purpose of this role is to provide psychological
therapy to participants of the INTEGRATE study. Subject to supervision and direction, you will
function autonomously, collect and enter data for the study, carry a caseload of clients,
participate in clinical review meetings, advocate for research, and attend study meetings. The
study will be conducted at headspace Werribee and Glenroy, with possible extension to one or
more other of Orygen’s headspace centres.

As a guide, remuneration of $57,265 – $75,148 per annum pro rata is offered, dependent on
skills and experience; NFP generous salary sacrificing opportunities are also available to the
successful candidate.

Please refer to the Position Description below for the selection criteria and other duties, skills
and experience required for this position.

About you
To be considered you will need:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. (Psychology, Social Work,
  Occupational Therapy, Nursing) and current registration with AHPRA/AASW; or
  equivalent experience and qualifications.
• A youth-friendly, optimistic and professional approach to work and a passion and
  commitment to achieving positive change in Youth Mental Health.
• Skill and experience in youth mental health clinical practice, including assessment, case
  formulation, and intervention across a range of diagnostic categories including
  substance-related problems.
• Clinical experience in providing cognitive-behavioural therapy.
• Capacity to maintain a case-load of young people in the treatment process.
• Ability to deliver counselling and clinical work, whilst being able to maintain close fidelity
  to a manualised treatment approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and effectively with young people and their families.
• Demonstrated capacity to problem solve effectively and work creatively with young people, particularly within an early intervention framework.
• Proven skills in decision-making, problem-solving and risk management with ability to manage clinical risk appropriately and seek advice from clinical supervisor when required.
• Knowledge of the rationale, current evidence base and treatments for early intervention in youth mental health.