Senior Practitioner – Headspace (Mt Gambier) Uniting Communities Incorporated

JOB DESCRIPTION

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

About the Role

This is an exciting time for headspace Mt Gambier and a great opportunity for you to be a part of a growing, dynamic and supportive team of professionals providing Youth Mental Health Services This role is responsible for:

  • Provide clinical leadership, consultation and expertise to headspace centre team
  • Oversight to the coordination and delivery of clinical services
  • Provide Clinical Supervision
  • Monitor and lead ongoing delivery and improvement of a high standard of evidence based care to clients, including across the mental health spectrum
  • Actively manage referrals and demand for clinical services
  • Identify clinical risk issues and areas for improved clinical outcomes

To discuss this role in more detail; please call Ethan in Human Resources on 0497 511 184

About You

You will have demonstrated experience advanced level clinical skills as well as:

  • Hold tertiary qualifications in an allied health discipline (social work, psychology, mental health nursing or occupational therapy)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Advanced clinical skills in managing young people at risk, including suicide and violence risks
  • Experience in leadership and/or working within multidisciplinary teams

Vaccination Requirements

COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Emergency Management (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) Directions 2021 to work in a SA Health/health care setting.

About the Remuneration

This role is remunerated at the Uniting Communities General Staff Agreement,  and dependent on previous experience and Qualifications.

We provide generous salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase and maximise your take home salary. In addition, other available benefits include; paid maternity leave, early intervention Physio Program, and discounted private health insurance. Check out our benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position description and a current resume including the names of 2 current referees, including a past or current supervisor.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Uniting Communities Incorporated

Job Salary

$90,000 - $94,999 + Salary Sacrifice

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