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

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Occupational Therapy

What’s in it for you

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.

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, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress.

Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.

Next steps

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.
Questions? Contact Beck Boyd (Team Leader- School Services) at [email protected]

Applications Close: Sunday 31st August 2025
** 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!