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About the service:

The Head to Health service is a service for adults in Western Sydney who are seeking emotional wellbeing and mental health support. Family and friends of people experiencing mental illness can also seek information, advice and support through the centre, located in the heart of Parramatta.

The service, is tailored to the needs of the community in Western Sydney, and provides a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support.

The Paramatta Head to Health service provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress, allowing them to:

• Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department for low risk individuals
• Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community, outside a clinical setting.

On Offer:

• Based in Parramatta
• Full-time & Permanent
• Excellent base salary plus Super
• Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid leave and flexible working conditions
• Paid parental leave
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Excellent training & career development

Role overview:

• The Clinical Team Leader role has responsibility for the provision of clinical leadership and management to the site based team members.
• The focus of this role is on the day to day delivery of excellence in quality care provision, ensuring all clinical governance and compliance targets are implemented and met
• Supporting innovation and quality improvement to ensure evidence-based outcomes for people accessing the service.
• May also involve some face to face client work

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse, OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Knowledge & understanding of the theory underpinning evidence-based interventions & clinical practice as well as demonstrated excellence in the practical application of such, in the areas of mental health and alcohol and drug use. 
• Experience in the management of a multi-disciplinary service delivery team incl. the ability to lead the coordination of care for people with complex needs including consultation and engagement with a wide range of professionals
• Highly developed communication (including written) and interpersonal skills
• The ability to engage with people, advocate on their behalf and establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, clients, families & friends and stakeholders.
• Experience and demonstrable skills in clinical governance, supervision and mentoring of staff, process development and monitoring, data capture and reporting to meet key contractual benchmarks
• Experience in the use of electronic client/customer management systems, ability to use a desktop computer, and experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold a/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.   

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply Now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.

For queries email [email protected], using the subject line: Clinical Team Leader - Head to Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Job no: 94GFH