About us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

About the service:

Stride Hub is a community mental health and wellbeing service for adults along with their families and carers. Stride Hub offers access to integrated care and mental health supports to improve recovery outcomes. Alongside care coordination we also deliver clinical mental health services, psychosocial and practical supports, NDIS supports and a comprehensive group program.

On Offer:

• Based in Ipswich
• Full-time & Permanent
• HPSS Level 3 + Super + Leave Loading at 17.5%
• Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!) plus a meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
• Paid leave, flexible working conditions, and one paid wellbeing day per year
• Paid parental leave
• On-site support from a full-time Clinical Team Leader and Service Manager
• Excellent training and career development
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period

Role Overview:

Deliver high quality evidence based clinical care as a member of the multidisciplinary team to achieve improved health outcomes for adults aged 18 to 64 years who experience mental health concerns, along with their families and carers.

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of individuals and their families/carers presenting to the service.
• Conduct risk assessments, including assessment of suicide risk, and provide risk management in collaboration with the person and their support systems.
• Facilitate and monitor the integration and coordination of care of individuals, including participating in regular multidisciplinary case review meetings.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with key service providers in order to ensure ease of access to mental health and other services for clients and families.
• Provide brief intervention to a small caseload as required.
• Participate in the provision of psychoeducation and social support group programs.

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following:
• General or Provisional AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
• AASW registration/eligibility as a Social Worker
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• AHPRA registration as a Nurse and eligibility for ACMHN.
• Knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning evidence-based interventions and clinical practice as well as demonstrated excellence in the practical application of such, in the areas of mental health.
• 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 and friends, and stakeholders.
• 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 Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for some positions (in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students). As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with all government orders and directives.  

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.

Closing date for applications: Please be advised that the listing may close earlier if sufficient applications have been received.