Clinical Lead (mental health) - headspace Maitland, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) 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 program (headspace).
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 12-25 years in the community.
headspace Cessnock is a satellite service, providing Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug, and Vocational education support three 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 supporting 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.
Assist with recruitment and training of clinical staff.
Coordinate Intake team rosters.
Monitor wait times, identify alternate strategies to manage and/or assist client 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 years 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 Driver's 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).
Who we are: Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care, and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people.
Samaritans is here to support and help people through tough times.
We give our help unconditionally with care and respect, empowering individuals to build their resilience and find their place in the community.
Our belief in social justice means we stand up for what is right and are not afraid to amplify the voices of people in our society who go unheard.
We are here to enrich and empower people's lives through our disability support and mental health programs.
Samaritans is here for everyone.
People are diverse, and so are we.
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