About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Senior Mental Health Clinician will work within the clinical team of headspace Melton providing increased capacity to engage and support young people with complex needs to seek and maintain their treatment within an enhanced primary care setting.

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager you will:

• Deliver youth-focused mental health care, managing complex cases and coordinating intake, assessment, and referrals for at-risk young people.
• Support Emergency Departments to identify and address barriers to service access for young people at risk of self-harm or suicide.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, promote headspace programs, and engage in community awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate case notes, ensure compliance with policies, and contribute to a safe, inclusive workplace culture.
• Participate in Clinical Review Meetings, research initiatives, and service development activities while supporting team cohesion.

Our headspace sites operate after 5pm multiple times a week, availability to work across rotating shifts required.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing) and full registration with AHPRA or AASW (or eligibility for).
• Extensive experience in the planning and provision of mental health care, including completion of mental health assessments, crisis intervention, psychoeducation and short-term treatment interventions to young people experiencing mental health and/or substance use, and/or other social difficulties, including current evidence-based approaches.
• Demonstrated expertise in service systems, legislation, and government policies related to youth mental health and substance use.
• Leadership skills, including supervision of staff, leading group interventions, and community engagement activities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build stakeholder partnerships.

Benefits

• $102,515-$124,796 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Personal use car included.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
• Benefit from a location that is easily accessible by public transport and offers amenities that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/c2bd1225-6252-49d2-b2c1-ee03e386a192/ECCoordinator-PD-Melton-August-25_1.pdf.aspx

This is a full time, parental leave cover until August 2026.

Applications will close on 10th September (11am), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.