Clinical Lead, Full-time, NSW - Maitland

• Permanent full-time role
• Health Professionals and Support Services Award
• Location: Maitland and Cessnock

The Opportunity:

• Provide clinical leadership and direction to the centre teams
• Utilise evidence based interventions
• Work within a well-established and Nationally recognised and respected program (headspace).
• Professional development opportunities
• We're seeking an experienced Mental Health Professional with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will lead our multidisciplinary mental health teams.. This role is a great opportunity to further hone your clinical leadership skills.
• The role will involve providing clinical oversight, coordination, supervision, and positive leadership to the headspace Maitland team who provide a full-service headspace centre with four core streams of Mental Health, Physical and sexual Health, Alcohol and Other Drug and Vocational and educational supports to young people aged 12-25yrs in the community. headspace Cessnock is a satellite service, providing Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug, and Vocational education support 3 days a week.
• You will be able to utilise your experience providing age appropriate evidence-based interventions while improving service delivery and access to young people.

Role & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Clinical Lead include:

• Take a lead role in support the headspace staff, private allied health providers and collocated services, to respond to clients presenting to headspace Maitland or Cessnock
• Assess young people in accordance with designated headspace governance tools
• Assist the Centre Manager to monitor the effectiveness of the Intake systems and referral pathways for young people who access headspace. Identify gaps for improvement
• Assisting with recruitment and training of clinical staff
• Coordinate Intake team rosters
• Monitor wait times, identify alternate strategies to manage and/or assist client’s engagement in therapeutic interventions
• Oversee any outreach services provided by our services
• Promote and adhere to a young person-centred approach working collaboratively for the engagement, assessment, treatment and recovery of young people accessing headspace.
• Deliver culturally safe and respectful services.
• Promote and adhere to youth friendly practice principles
• Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders and referral networks

About you?

• Tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similar
• Minimum 2 year work experience in youth mental health settings
• Currently registered with, and able to maintain relevant professional association (AHPRA/AASW)
• Demonstrated evidence based clinical skills in assessment and working with young people and their families/carers in a mental health or drug and alcohol setting
• An understanding of the needs of young people experiencing mental health and other concerns
• Experience leading a team and providing formal and informal supervision
• Ability to advocate for improved accessibility for young people across a number of service systems
• Ability to manage and monitor outcomes
• An understanding of and commitment to Child Protection legislation and OH&S principles
• Current Unrestricted Drivers Licence, WWCC, current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain) & COVID vaccination evidence

Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

For more information contact:

Name: Clinical Lead
Phone: 4931 1000
Email: headspacemaitland@samaritans.org.au

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