Clinical Lead, Brain and Mind Centre
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Location:
Camperdown Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Posted On:
Posted 3 Days Ago
Time Left to Apply:
End Date: October 14, 2024 (8 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID:
0124524
Lead a dynamic team improving youth mental health at headspace at USYD!
Full time, fixed term until 30th June 2026 (high potential for extension)
Annual Salary $121,508 + 17% superannuation
About the Opportunity
headspace Camperdown in The Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney is a world-leading research facility dedicated to understanding and improving brain function and mental health. Through cutting-edge research and innovative approaches, the centre aims to transform Australian and International mental health care and policy, benefiting individuals and communities.
The dynamic headspace team is now seeking a passionate
Clinical Lead
to oversee and support clinical staff, managing mental health services for young people aged 12-25. You will provide leadership, supervision, and guidance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions to improve the mental health and well-being of headspace young people.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To:
Work closely with the Clinical Services Director, headspace management team, Youth Access Clinicians, and Brief Intervention staff.
Lead and supervise the clinical team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality mental health services.
Manage clinical pathways, assessments, and care coordination for young people with complex needs.
Oversee the intake, assessment, and intervention aspects of care to ensure timely, high-quality, and evidence-based care.
Support and monitor staff performance, development, and retention in collaboration with the management team.
Oversee clinical record keeping and ensure adherence to privacy and data management protocols.
Work within the centre management team developing policy and procedure and contributing to the strategic decision-making of headspace Camperdown.
There is flexibility for this role to be either a full-time or part-time 0.8FTE position (salary will be pro-rata for part-time hours).
About You
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician eager to make an impact in youth mental health and passionate about supporting young people to navigate mental health challenges.
Tertiary qualifications in clinical psychology, social work, counselling, and/or mental health nursing with relevant working experience.
Registration with the governing association that aligns with your tertiary qualifications.
Post-graduate experience in youth mental health services, including clinical leadership and management.
Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment with expertise in case management.
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff in clinical assessments, risk management, and care planning for clients with complex needs.
A commitment to supporting a diverse client base, including Indigenous, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ youth.
The ability to travel for work purposes when required.
Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Pre-employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a
Working with Children Check clearance
in accordance with the
Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
EEO Statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.
How to Apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the
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For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your
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account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong Recruitment Operations by email at ******.
Applications Close:
Sunday 13 October 2024 11:59 PM
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