Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey. We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.
About our partnership: Stride, in partnership with Wellways and Clarity Health Care will soon be opening the Western NSW Medicare Mental Health Centre, with locations in Dubbo and Bathurst. The Medicare Mental Health Centres, formerly Head to Health, are an important part of the Australia's reformed mental health and wellbeing system.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre is supported by funding from Western NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's PHN Program. The Dubbo and Bathurst Medicare Mental Health Centres will provide the community with a free, safe and welcoming space to access mental health advice, supports and services. Walk-ins will be welcomed, services are confidential, and no appointment or referral will be required.
Role overview: The Clinical Manager will support the Centre Manager in the establishment of the new service, overseeing the development and implementation of the clinical operations and systems for centres in Bathurst and Dubbo.
The focus of this role is on the day-to-day delivery of excellence in quality clinical care provision, ensuring all clinical governance and compliance targets are implemented and met for the two site-based teams. The role will monitor the quality of services to consumers, and provide clinical leadership, management and developmental support to the service's clinical staff and operations, supporting innovation and quality improvement to ensure evidence-based outcomes for people accessing the service.
Requirements: Must have one of the following: Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse, OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (or working towards)Experience leading a multidisciplinary team or extensive experience as a Senior Clinician providing clinical support to a team, including the ability to lead the coordination of care for people with complex needs.Knowledge & understanding of the theory underpinning evidence-based interventions & clinical practice as well as demonstrated excellence in the practical application of such, in the areas of mental health and alcohol and drug use.Highly developed communication skills and the ability to engage with consumers, advocate on their behalf and establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, clients, families & friends and stakeholders.Demonstrated experience in managing clinical governance, supervision and mentoring of staff, process development and monitoring, data capture and reporting to meet key contractual benchmarks.Experience in the use of electronic client/customer management systems, and experience with workforce management systems and Microsoft Office applications.Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC and NDIS worker screening.Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Apply Now! To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Closing date for applications: Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 02 December 2024. Please note the closing date may end sooner if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received.
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