• Be recognised for innovation and excellence in the youth mental health space
• Ongoing opportunities for advancement + convenient CBD & coastal location  
• Permanent Full Time role- 80 hrs per f/night (ADO+super+relocation assistance)

About the facility 

Jigsaw provides specialist early intervention for young people with or at risk of developing a psychotic disorder and treatment and services for young people with drug and alcohol and/or high prevalence disorders. It also forms a central component of the Headspace Consortia and is actively involved in service development and innovation to assist in the national campaign to promote early and effective mental health and drug and alcohol interventions to young people.

About the role 

To meet the current high demand for youth mental health services, Barwon Health in partnership with Headspace Geelong, have the exciting opportunity to employ a proactive mental health clinician who will be co-located at Headspace Geelong.

This innovative position aims to boost the capacity of Headspace to assess and treat more young people presenting with mental health concerns.

The role will provide mental health, drug and alcohol care and interventions to young people aged 16-25 years old in the Barwon region and be responsible for the delivery of best practice, evidence based treatment and support to young people with emerging or establishes mental health difficulties.

You will need to have a formal qualification and experience in either Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology to be considered for the position. We pride ourselves in team work and flexibility, and encourage all youth mental health clinicians to apply for this position. 

About the culture

Jigsaw is a dynamic, fun team that is supportive, professional and engaged with its team members. We are an enthusiastic and committed team who work cohesively together. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community.  

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits!
• Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments
• Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Relocation packages and assistance

If this role sounds like the job for you, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you to relocate to Geelong.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment team via email at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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