Job Description
Location negotiable across our headspace office locations (Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange and Queanbeyan)
Full Time, 75 hours per fortnight
Ongoing role
The opportunity to work for the leading iagency in Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange and Queanbeyan
Salary range (negotiable dependent on experience): $95,000 - $110,000 pa plus super and generous benefits available.
The role on offer
Now, more than ever, young people in country communities need our support. With youth mental health reform at the forefront of current policy, this is an exciting time to shape the future of our youth mental health services.
Working closely with our Practice Lead, you'll provide clinical leadership and guidance to the clinical teams across our centres in Lithgow, Bathurst, Cowra, Orange, Queanbeyan and Dubbo. You will ensure the clinical team are providing high quality services to young people in line with headspace contract deliverables, while contributing to the development, review and delivery of services. Occasional travel between centres will be required as part of this role.
Who we are looking for
The successful applicant will be someone who meets the following criteria:
Approved tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline including social work or psychology.
Full registration with AHPRA or eligibility for full membership with AASW.
Advanced level of clinical skills and demonstrated experience in a range of mental health service settings (minimum 5 years of experience).
Experience in complex clinical triage, assessment and allocation of referrals.
Experience in service development and maintaining continuous quality improvement.
Proven ability in the leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including the provision of clinical supervision and the facilitation of clinical review and performance management processes.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; and an excellent track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to work in a highly productive environment with time pressures whilst managing multiple tasks.
Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, electronic recording systems and data management tools.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member.
Valid Australian Driver's Licence and a willingness to travel between our centres as required.
