Clinical Lead, Full-time, NSW - Maitland
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).
We're seeking an experienced Mental Health Skilled with a desire to make a difference.
The successful candidate will lead our multidisciplinary mental health teams.
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This role is a great prospect 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 *****yrs 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)
For more information contact:
Name:Clinical Lead
Phone:*********
Email:******
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📌 Clinical Lead, Full-Time, Nsw - Maitland (New South Wales)
🏢 Samaritans Foundation
📍 New South Wales