Location

Port Augusta, Australia

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The headspace Port Augusta service is currently transitioning its Lead Agency arrangements from Country & Outback Health (CObH) to Youturn, following the recent competitive tender process undertaken by Country SA PHN.

CObH is working collaboratively with Youturn throughout the transition to support continuity of service delivery, strong community and stakeholder relationships, and the transfer of local knowledge and expertise. This cooperative approach will help ensure a smooth transition as Youturn prepares to commence as the new Lead Agency.

Are you passionate about mental health and inspired to lead a team of clinicians in delivering outstanding services to our regional communities?

About the role:

As Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical leadership across the headspace centre, supporting the team to deliver services that are safe, effective, responsive and aligned with the headspace model and local community needs.

You will play a central role in strengthening clinical governance, practice consistency and continuous improvement, while providing guidance and supervision to clinicians, private practitioners, students and other service providers within their scope of practice.

About you:

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Division 1 Mental Health Nursing, with mental health specific training or endorsement in mental health,



or another relevant discipline that meets headspace requirements for an appropriately qualified mental health clinician.

- Hold full professional registration, accreditation, credentialing or membership relevant to the discipline, including AHPRA registration for psychologists, nurses or occupational therapists, or AASW membership or eligibility for social workers, with mental health credentialing, endorsement or eligibility where applicable.

What’s on offer?

- Competitive salary package in recognition of your qualifications and experience
- Annual leave loading
- Wellness leave

Application form and job description available HERE

Closing Date: Applications are shortlisted as they come in, so apply today!

For a confidential discussion, please contact: Holly Gill– Operations Manager – 0403 581 133

headspace Port Augusta: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/port-augusta/.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

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