About Us Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people's lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.
We offer great benefits, including: –Further training and development options.
–Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
–A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About headspace headspace are a busy and innovative youth mental health service providing a variety of mental health, medical, sexual and other health related services as well as vocational, functional groups and social services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families.
About the Position As the Clinical Lead at headspace, you'll be at the forefront of providing compassionate and effective care to young people and their families experiencing early psychosis. In this role, you'll provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to our committed Early Psychosis Team, ensuring that interventions are not just evidence-based but also tailored to meet the unique developmental needs of our clients.
You will provide direct clinical care to a small caseload of young people who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Additionally, you'll provide line management to a team of dedicated staff, guiding them in delivering exceptional care to our clients and their families.
Working closely with the Program Manager Early Psychosis, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our clinical services align with the Australian Early Psychosis Guidelines and the headspace model. Collaboration with the Clinical Director and other stakeholders will be key to maintaining our commitment to evidence-based care.
In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you'll lead quality assurance initiatives such as file auditing and clinical reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within our team. Your dedication to upholding the values of Anglicare NT will ensure that we continue to provide quality services that make a positive impact in our community.
What we are looking for: Approved tertiary qualification (Allied Health) and 5 years' experience in a mental health-related discipline and registration with the relevant regulatory body such as AHPRA or membership of and adherence to professional standards, for example AASW for social workers. Demonstrated leadership skills with experience (minimum 2 years) in providing clinical leadership and supervision within a multi-disciplinary team, including registration as a Board Approved Supervisor (if Psychologist) A passion for youth mental health, in particular working with young Aboriginal people and their families, and keen interest in improving service, access, and cultural safety of primary youth services. Experience working within a headspace service and familiarity with the headspace Early Psychosis program or tertiary mental health service is considered highly desirable. For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contactMerryn Hughes on 08 8931 5999or visit our careers page
To request a full position description, please email our HR Team at
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply the better! Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working withChildren (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check(within 3 months) and a current NT manual driver's licence.
Unfortunately, wearen't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage. Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. COVID-19 Vaccination Status Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT's commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medicalexemption).
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