Mental Health Clinician - Oakwood School

Location: School-based role at Oakwood College in Pakenham, Victoria, Australia; flexibility to take leave or work from headspace Dandenong during school holidays.

Company

Provides early-intervention mental health services for young people aged 12–25 across Australian communities, online and by phone, through vocational services and schools.

What you will do

• Build trusted relationships with young people to support wellbeing and engagement in school.
• Provide evidence-based clinical support through short- to medium-term interventions.
• Encourage early help-seeking through proactive engagement and a visible presence within the school.
• Collaborate with educators and care teams to create safe and supportive learning environments.
• Support young people and families through care planning, referrals, and coordinated support pathways.
• Contribute to a trauma-informed culture focused on safety, inclusion, and connection.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling.
• Registration or eligibility for membership with AHPRA, AASW, ACA, or PACFA.
• Strong engagement and relationship-building skills with young people, including those disengaged from education, employment, or social activities.
• Advanced understanding of mental health, trauma, and issues affecting young people and families.
• Confidence applying CBT, DBT, ACT, or similar therapeutic approaches.
• Experience in case management or care coordination and a current driver’s licence.

Nice to have

• Experience in alternative education or school-based settings.
• Experience supporting marginalised young people.
• A proactive, engaging, and collaborative approach to supporting the whole school community.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive culture with clinical supervision, mentoring, and discipline-specific learning.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year.
• Professional development, leadership pathways, and a PD allowance.
• Annual leave, paid parental leave, personal and carer’s leave, cultural and gender affirmation leave, and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and discounted access to gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 6 September 2026.
• Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews may take place during the advertising period.