THE COMPANY

Samaritans is a not-for-profit organisation, for over 30 years we have been offering support to those in need including young people and families, those living with disability or mental health challenges and the wider community. Samaritans core values of compassion, integrity and justice are central to everything that we do.

THE TEAM

Our headspace Maitland/Cessnock teams are a multidisciplinary team of professionals providing support to young people in the Hunter region.

Our team are high energy, hardworking and innovative and we are united by our passionate pursuit of best practice!

We are looking for a positive and proactive individual, who will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, to join our dynamic team. At Samaritans, we focus on developing strengths and you will be well supported to pursue your personal and professional goals.

THE ROLE

Part time, 3 days per week, 9:00am-5:30pm, $46-$49/hr

The Clinical Lead for headspace Maitland/Cessnock has the responsibility for co-ordinating the clinical service delivery for young people aged 12 – 25 years accessing headspace Maitland and headspace Cessnock satellite centre. This involves working in conjunction with a team of co-located, salaried and privately contracted clinicians within a clinical governance framework. This role is primarily located at headspace Maitland site with coverage required on site at the satellite service at Cessnock.

The Clinical Lead will monitor clinical service quality and clinical outcomes, reporting on the client systems of headspace Maitland. Understanding and maintaining Clinical Governance, policies and procedures is integral to this role. Providing clinical supervision to headspace salaried intake staff across both sites is required.

Success Factors 

1. Tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similar as well as substantial work experience in child and adolescent mental health settings
2. Eligibility for membership of relevant professional association or membership of registration body or working towards same
3. Demonstrated evidence based clinical skills in assessment and working with young people and their families/carers in a mental health and/ or drug and alcohol setting
4. An understanding of the needs of young people with a mental illness, including engagement with the mental health service system.
5. Ability to advocate for improved accessibility for young people across a number of service systems
6. Ability to provide effective leadership and multi-disciplinary teamwork skills in relation to the management of risk within a youth mental health setting
7. Ability to develop, manage and monitor performance outcomes for programs and activities
8. Ability to provide formal and informal clinical supervision to staff that incorporates self – reflection and development.
9. Highly developed interpersonal, public relations and communication skills, including sound oral and writing skills.
10. An understanding of and commitment to Child Protection legislation and OH&S principles

You must also have a current First Aid Certificate, Driver’s Licence, WWCC, NDISWC & COVID digital certificate including BOOSTER. 

We offer

• Parental Leave (14 weeks + paid super contributions)
• Salary Packaging
• Access to Fitness Passport gym membership
• Career and development opportunities
• Payroll giving programs
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment
• Progressive organisation with a focus on advocacy and social justice

If this sounds like you, please Apply Now!

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.