Clinical Lead - headspace (Parental Leave Relief)
Job No:
FLO4324
Location:
Bankstown
Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Clinical Lead to oversee the day to day clinical operations at the headspace Bankstown centre in a parental leave relief position.
The parental leave relief position is:
- Closed-term Full-time (76 hours per fortnight) from June 2026 to 2 July 2027
- Based in Bankstown
- Working Monday to Friday
- Attractive remuneration package starting from $106,900 - $137,000 (commensurate with experience & qualifications) + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!
About the Opportunity
As the headspace Clinical Lead, you will be provide leadership and oversight of the clinical services of headspace Bankstown. This role combines clinical governance, supervision and service development with direct clinical work, including complex assessments and therapeutic interventions. The Clinical Lead works closely with the Clinical & Operations Manager to implement best practice, contribute to continuous quality improvement, and maintain compliance with accreditation and safeguarding requirements.
Your main responsibilities as the Clinical Lead will include (but are not limited to):
- 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 accessing headspace.
- 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 relevant headspace data 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.
About headspace and Flourish Australia
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 about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au
Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding 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 open to 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:
- Minimum three years post-qualification experience delivering mental health assessments and evidence based interventions.
- Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist who have current full AHPRA registration, or;
- Occupational therapists who have current full APHRA registration, and who have completed additional mental health specific training and hold mental health accreditation with OTA, or;
- Social Workers holding an approved Social Work Qualification (Bachelor/ Master of Social Work) and who have completed additional mental health specific training, and eligible for membership of the AASW or;
- 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 Psychotherapists with 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).
- 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.
- An in-depth knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice, as well as understanding the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds, and the ability to effectively engage with them and their family/carers.
- Experience providing clinical supervision and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience in the participation of clinical systems including the implementation and review of Clinical Governance Models, privacy and confidentiality principles.
- Advanced interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands.
For more information contact Rebekah Lucas, Clinical and Operations Manager. E: Rebekah.Lucas@flourishaustralia.org.au (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)
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + purchased annual leave program
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
- Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
All appointments with Flourish Australia's 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 Australia's 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 up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
