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:

LikeMind is an innovative mental health service funded by Ministry of Health, providing a one stop hub and support for people aged 18 to 65 years currently experiencing or having experienced mental health issues.

On offer: 

• Based in Orange
• Full-time or Part-time & Fixed-term (12 month parental leave contract)
• Paying on HPSS level 3 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%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• Excellent training and development
• Supportive team environment
• 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)

Role Overview:

• Undertake triaging/intake of new referrals to the service;
• Provide high standard mental health assessments, involving case formulations, risk assessments, and the development and, coordination, of recovery care plans;
• Provision of evidence based therapeutic interventions (individual and group programs);
• Collaborative consultation with consumers, their families/significant others and relevant service systems to respond appropriately to assessed mental health needs at the individual and community level;
• Ongoing liaison and linkage with internal and external service systems regarding the mental health needs of consumers of the service, and of the wider community
• Active participation in service enhancement activities and initiatives, including participation in activities /requirements associated with the evaluation of interventions, programs and of the wider service

Requirements:

• One of the following: Provisional/General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse OR Tertiary level education in Social Work with registration or eligibility with AASW (In lieu of tertiary qualifications candidates with considerable demonstrable experience in similar roles may be considered).
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of clinical mental health assessment and evidence-based interventions
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to maintain clinical records; provide statistical data and reports to management as required
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with commitment to positively participate in service improvement activities and personal clinical growth
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• 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.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.

For any queries please email [email protected] using the subject line: Intake & Assessment Clinician - LikeMind - Orange enquiry via EthicalJobs.