Internal EOI Acting Clinical Lead headspace (Parental Leave Relief)

Flourish Australia has a career development opportunity for a motivatedClinical Leadto oversee the day to day clinical operationsat theheadspace Parramatta centre.

The parental leave-relief Acting Clinical Lead position is:

• Full-time closed-term (76 hours per fortnight) from18 September 2026 - 6 September 2027
• Based in Parramatta
• Working Monday to Friday
• Level 4 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

• 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 accessingheadspace.
• 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.
• Report on individual progress with young people during case discussions/ team meetings and also formally using relevantheadspacedata systems.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with other internal and external service providers including General Practitioners and other medical professionals Government Departments and services Non-Government Organisations and schools.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes and reports using an electronic medical records system and data using relevant headspace data systems.

To find out more about what it means to be a Clinical Lead please review the Position Description.

One in four young people have experienced a mental health challenge in the past 12 months a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention and prevention mental health services to young people. There are four core streams of the service: mental health alcohol and other drugs physical health and social recovery/vocational services. The shared principles of a person-centred community oriented and youth-friendly approach deliver sensitive accessible and quality services for young people. More information aboutheadspacecan be found at:

Essential:

1. Minimum three years post-qualification experience delivering mental health assessments and evidence based interventions.
   • Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist who have current full AHPRA registrationor;
   • Occupational therapists who have current full APHRA registration and who have completed additional mental health specific training and hold mental health accreditation with OTAor;
   • Social Workers holding an approved Social Work Qualification (Bachelor/ Master of Social Work) and who have completed additional mental health specific training andeligible for membership of the AASWor;
   • Division 1 Mental Health Nurses who have completed additional training or who have relevant experience within mental health e.g. with post graduate qualifications in mental health nursing.
   • Mental Health Counsellors or Psychotherapistswith a minimum of Level 3 or above requirements outlined within the Australian Counselling Association Scope of Practice Guidelines and who are registered with the relevant membership body (ACA or PACFA or equivalent).
2. Demonstrated advanced skills in the delivery of clinical services to young people and/or providing mental health services or programs including being able to respond to crisis and high-risk situations when required.
3. An in-depth knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice as well as understanding the needs of young people from diverse backgroundsand the ability to effectively engage with them and their family/carers.
4. Experience providing clinical supervision and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated experience in the participation of clinical systems including the implementation and review of Clinical Governance Models privacy and confidentiality principles.
6. Advanced interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.
7. Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands.

Desirable:

1. Personal lived-experience of a mental health issue.
2. Knowledge of relevant legislation policies and strategic directions in youth mental health.

For more information contact Rachelle Hadchiti Clinical and Operations Manager. E: (please do not email applications)

Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated through our Employee Value Proposition offerings:

• Level 4 (HPSS)on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15900 additional $2650 for entertainment benefitssuch as meals and holiday accommodationthroughSmartSalary
• Generous leave provisions including17.5% leave loading 2 additional days of personal leave Flourish Australia Day paid primary carer parental leave purchased annual leave program
• Opportunities forprofessional developmentand trainingsuch as Mental Health First Aid & ASIST further information found on theL&D Hub!
• Monthlyreflective practice& career development through bi-annualMy Plan
• Access to ourEmployee Assistance Program Sonderfor free confidential well-being support
• Workplace Community Groupssuch as ourRainbow Networkfor LGBTQ staff members & allies andYarnUpfor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Personalfleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier & access to novated leasing(casuals ineligible)
• Employee discounts programthroughFlourishing Wellat over 400 popular retailers (Woolworths Expedia Myer Kmart etc)
• Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards

To apply for this position please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.

Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.