Clinical Lead (mental health) - headspace

• 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) 

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. 

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au    

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