• Full Time, Ongoing role
• Lead, coach and mentor the team in day-to-day clinical operations
• Integral leadership role based within Uniting’s headspace Horsham
• Provision of evidence based clinical services and supervision

About the opportunity

Working in a full-time capacity, this role will provide leadership and clinical oversite of the clinical operations delivered at the headspace Horsham office. The position plays a critical role in the maintenance of effective clinical governance and delivery of services for young people relevant to quality and safety standards. This role will also carry a small clinical load.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Promote evidence-based practice and leadership in the clinical decision-making processes regarding the care of young people accessing the service.
• Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and mentorship to staff, ensuring professional growth and development opportunities are available and utilised.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data and outcomes, using evidence-based practices to measure program effectiveness and inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Monitor program outcomes and deliverables and ensure that reports are prepared in a timely manner and that deliverables are being met.

View the full position description here

About headspace Horsham

headspace Horsham provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25 across the Wimmera with an awareness of the importance of providing of a positive experience in what may be their first connection with a mental health service.

Uniting Vic Tas is the lead agency for headspace Horsham and provides the infrastructure and corporate and clinical governance.

Visit us: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/horsham/

What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $53.84 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or Centre.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops
• 10 weeks paid parental leave.

About you

You will have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) as a psychologist, mental health nurse or occupational therapist or current membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

You will also have:

• Demonstrated staff supervision and leadership skills and ability to deal with challenging and complex issues including clinical supervision and oversight.
• Extensive experience in evidence-based and best practice clinical triage, assessment, treatment, referral and case management.
• Specific skills in the early identification of emerging mental health issues and the development and implementation of plans for young people.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. As part of your application please submit a brief cover letter, resume and a separate document responding to the selection criteria outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Clare Wynne, Senior Manager, Clinical Services via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Clinical Services - headspace Horsham enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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