Flourish Australia has a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Clinical Lead to oversee the day to day clinical operations at the headspace Bankstown centre.

The position available is:

• Closed-term full-time until 9 May 2025 (76 hours per fortnight)
• Working Monday to Friday
• Based in Bankstown
• Attractive remuneration package starting from $103,000 p.a. (commensurate with experience) + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

As the headspace Clinical Lead, you will facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for young people accessing the service and the wider community. You will work collaboratively with young people to develop individual recovery plans that are person-centred and person-led as much as possible. In addition, you will also provide clinical supervision to junior clinical staff and monitor clinical performance and development.

Your main responsibilities as the Clinical Lead will include (but are not limited to):

• Working as a member of the leadership team to oversee the day-to-day clinical operation of the service (as delegated).
• Oversee processes to ensure appropriate case planning and coordination for young people and their families accessing headspace.
• Assertively monitor young people where risk is indicated, including regularly assessing the current level of risk and developing action plans to mitigate any risks in accordance with the Flourish Australia risk management framework.
• Provide assessments and evidence-based interventions, including group interventions, with young people (and their families/carers) accessing headspace.
• Undertake a range of assessments of young people and their families/carers as appropriate, including intake assessments, initial bio-psychosocial assessments, assessments of functioning, outcome measures, and symptom severity measures.
• Work collaboratively with the young person and their families to develop individual recovery plans and/or service plans including relevant interventions that are person-centred and directed by the young person as much as possible.
• Facilitate regular clinical review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure appropriate, consistent, and coordinated service pathways and service delivery response for young people and their families/carers.

Selection Criteria

• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health disciplines recognised by the tertiary mental health services sector
• Maintain membership of the appropriate professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW)
• Experience in direct service provision to young people and/or providing mental health services or programs, including being able to respond to crisis and high-risk situations, when required
• Demonstrated team management experience.

Full selection criteria and position description can be found within the advertisement.

About the Benefits

• Attractive salary package equivalent to HPSS Level 4 + Super
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups.

headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis. Apply now!