About the role
Capability Clinical Services provides qualified, client centred, trauma informed and compassionate support for children, young people, and adults.
Clinical Services offers face to face and telehealth counselling and psychological interventions, assessments and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer and working within the Capability Clinical Governance Framework, the Team Leader provides clinical leadership, oversight, and operational management to a team of clinicians.
The role ensures delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and client-centred services, while supporting staff development, performance, and service outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Governance
Provide clinical oversight and ensure adherence to evidence-based practice
Support complex case formulation and risk management
Monitor clinical quality, documentation, and compliance standards
Lead clinical discussions, case reviews, and reflective practice forums
People Leadership
Supervise and support Senior Clinicians and Clinicians
Conduct performance development, feedback, and reviews
Support staff wellbeing, retention, and professional growth
Mentor emerging leaders within the team
Operational Management
Manage team workflows, allocation, and service delivery targets
Monitor KPIs including client contact hours, waitlists, and outcomes
Support implementation of service improvements and new models of care
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with internal teams (assessment, PBS, governance)




Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g., referrers, partner organisations)
Key Capabilities
Advanced clinical reasoning and formulation skills
Strong leadership and supervision capability
Ability to balance clinical and operational demands
High-level communication and stakeholder engagement
Key Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
Registration with appropriate professional registration/governing body.
AHPRA Registered Psychologist, ACA Counsellor or AASW Social Worker
Experienced trauma-informed practitioner with advanced clinical skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities
Highly developed analytical, communication and written skills.
Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
Valid police check.
Drivers' license.
Comprehensive car insurance.
Available & registered vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced)
Experience in providing clinical supervision and line management to allied health professionals in a multidisciplinary team environment
Advanced skills in at least one modality of therapy
Demonstrated experience in providing therapy services with children and young people from a diverse and varied background.
Experience in working with care teams to improve the support of clients.
Valid first aid/CPR.
For job enquiries, please contact:
Emily Brown
Chief Clinical Officer
••••@capabilitysupport.com.au

📌 Team Leader - Positive Behaviour Support And Counselling (Canberra)
🏢 Capital Capability Support
📍 Canberra