Clinical Lead / Clinical Educator

headspace provides young people with access to Allied Health Professionals and community supports that they need to develop and maintain the skills and confidence to live healthy and happy lives. The centre also engages in community awareness and seeks to develop and implement innovative programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the region. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region is the lead agency for headspace Batemans Bay and is supported by a Consortium.

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

Why work for us?

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.

We have flexible working arrangements, access up to $2,000 worth of professional development opportunities, and access to clinical supervision.

Your new role

The Clinical Lead / Clinical Educator provides clinical oversight, coordination and delivery of mental health and other core streams within headspace Batemans Bay & headspace Narooma to young people aged 12-25 years

• 1 x Fixed Term up to June 2026, Full time Located at headspace Batemans Bay, NSW
• Annual Salary negotiable based on qualification and experience, plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, Paid Christmas closure and other generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.
• Signing bonus of $6000 and relocation to be negotiated with successful applicant

Duties

The Clinical Lead / Clinical Educator is responsible for:

• Coordination of services for young people   
• Provision of Clinical Education / supervision
• Develop, review and refine clinical policies and procedures to support our programs
• Leadership and management of programs in partnership with the Centre Manager and Senior Management Team

 What you’ll need to succeed

1. Tertiary qualifications in a mental health discipline including social work, psychology, mental health nursing or occupational therapy.
2. Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
3. Demonstrated experience and advanced level clinical skills in a range of mental health service settings, including complex clinical intake, assessment, and referral, as well as managing young people at risk, including suicide and violence risks.
4. Demonstrated experience in the leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including the provision of clinical supervision and the facilitation of clinical review and performance management processes.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found by selecting the paperclip on the top right-hand side of our Careers site.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today!  Shortlisting and interviews will occur as applications are received.

Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply” button on our Careers site.

For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources by email [email protected].

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 05 January 2025