Clinical Lead - headspace
Clinical Lead - headspace
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Job Description
Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Clinical Leadto oversee the day to day clinical operationsat theheadspace Broken Hillcentre.
The position is:
- Fulltime76 hours per fortnight)
- Based in Broken Hill
- Working Monday to Friday
- Attractive remuneration package starting from $103000 $132000 (commensurate with experience & qualifications) Super TaxFree Salary Packaging!
About the Opportunity
As the headspace Clinical Lead you will be responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of headspace Broken Hill. The role 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 personcentred and personled 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):
- Oversee processes to ensure appropriate case planning and coordination for young people and their families accessing headspace Broken Hill
- Implement the headspace Broken Hill clinical governance framework providing an integrated model of communitybased health services delivery
- Work with the headspace Broken Hill team to create systems and a quality environment that promotes clinical excellence in youth health and support services and a community of practice where sole practitioners can function in a supportive team environment
- Oversee the daytoday clinical operation of the service
- Undertake a range of assessments of young people as appropriate including intake assessments assessment offunctioning outcome measures and symptom severity measures
- Work collaboratively with the young person to develop individual recovery plans and/or service plans that arepersoncentred and directed by the young person as much as possible
- In conjunction with the Manager Broken Hill coordinate supports with other internal and external serviceproviders including General Practitioners and other medical professionals Government Departments and services NonGovernment Organisations and schools
- Provide brief psychological interventions as appropriate in collaboration with the clinical team
- Oversee the implementation of relevant and innovative clinical services and contribute to program and research development to ensure service integrity and quality
To find out more about what it means to be a Clinical Lead please review the Position Description.
About headspace andFlourish Australia
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months a higher prevalence than all other age groups.headspaceprovidesearly intervention mental health services to young peoplewho present with mental health issues along with assistance in promoting young peoples wellbeing.This covers four core areas: mental health physical health work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.More information aboutheadspacecan be found at:www.headspace
Flourish Australiahas a long and proud history of providing recoveryoriented mental health servicesin Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue.This includeshelp withfinding a home that is safe and secure assistance with training and getting a job or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things.
Our positions are opento all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce.We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities LGBTQ communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work or Mental Health Nursing.
- Maintain membership of the appropriate professional body (e.g. APHRA AASW).
- Demonstrated ability to engage in multidisciplinary and/or cross sector initiatives and partnerships with a wide range of professionals organisations and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated team management experience.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in direct service provision to young people and/or providing mental health services or programs including being able to respond to crisis and highrisk situations when required.
- Demonstrated experience in the participation of clinical systems including the implementation and review of Clinical Governance Models privacy and confidentiality principles.
- Demonstrated ability to fully use Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable:
- Personal livedexperience of a mental health issue.
- Eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
For more information contact Amanda Baxter Senior Clinical Manager. E: (please do not email applications)
About the Benefits
The successful applicant will join an organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Level 4 (HPSS)on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018
- TaxFree Salary Packagingavailable up to $15900
- Generous leave provisions including17.5 leave loadingand2 additional days of personal leave extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year paid parental leave
- Familyfriendly andflexible working conditions
- Opportunities forcareer progressionprofessional development and trainingsuch asMental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Employee Assistance Programfor confidential wellbeing support
- Regularsupervision (reflective practice) ongoing 1:1mentoring strongteam supportand acomprehensive inductionprogram
- Inclusive initiativessuch as ourRainbow Network and YarnUpfor Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- Exclusive personalFleet pricing discountswith our preferred automotive supplier
- Employee discountsat 400 popular retailers (Woolworths Expedia Myer Kmart etc)
All appointments with Flourish Australias Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance a National Criminal History Check a WWCC previous employment reference checks satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume uptodate and available before you commence the application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
