Clinical Lead, Full time, NSW - Maitland
Health Professionals and Support Services AwardLocation:Maitland and Cessnock
The Opportunity:
Provide clinical leadership and direction to the centre teamsUtilise evidence based interventionsWork within a well-established and Nationally recognised and respected 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.
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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 *****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 CessnockAssess young people in accordance with designated headspace governance toolsAssist the Centre Manager to monitor the effectiveness of the Intake systems and referral pathways for young people who access headspace.
Identify gaps for improvementAssisting with recruitment and training of clinical staffCoordinate Intake team rostersMonitor wait times,



identify alternate strategies to manage and/or assist client's engagement in therapeutic interventionsOversee any outreach services provided by our servicesPromote 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 principlesDevelop effective relationships with key stakeholders and referral networks
About you?
Tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similarMinimum 2 year work experience in youth mental health settingsCurrently 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 settingAn understanding of the needs of young people experiencing mental health and other concernsExperience leading a team and providing formal and informal supervisionAbility to advocate for improved accessibility for young people across a number of service systemsAbility to manage and monitor outcomesAn understanding of and commitment to Child Protection legislation and OH&S; principlesCurrent 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 schoolsSalary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)Flexible Work ArrangementsDiscounted private health insurance through MedibankCareer and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport ProgramFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
For more information contact:
Name: Clinical LeadPhone: *********Email: ******
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📌 Clinical Lead, Full-Time, Nsw - Maitland (New South Wales)
🏢 Samaritans Foundation
📍 New South Wales