• headspace - Samaritans Foundation
• 12 month role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Allied Health or Mental Health leader to join our team here in Taree!

About us

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.

headspace in Taree is auspiced by the Samaritans Foundation and provides mental, physical and sexual wellbeing support, information and services to young people and their families

We are seeking a proactive and experienced professional to be responsible for co-ordinating the clinical service delivery for young people aged 12 – 25 years accessing headspace Taree. This is an exciting opportunity to help create and grow a new service with support provided by our team and colleagues in similar roles in other regions.

The role will involve working in conjunction with a team of co-located, salaried and privately contracted clinicians within a clinical governance framework. In consultation with the Centre Manager, the Clinical Lead will monitor clinical service quality and clinical outcomes and provide clinical supervision to intake staff.

We are seeking someone with a strong background in mental health early intervention and clinical services for young people that is passionate about improving the lives of young people and delivering culturally appropriate services.

At Samaritans, we focus on developing strengths and you will be well supported to pursue your personal and professional goals.

Essential criteria

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 & NDIS Worker Screening Check

What are the benefits?

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Attractive salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport corporate gym membership
• Career and development opportunities within the wider organisation
• Payroll giving program
• The opportunity to work with an innovative, collaborative team environment with a group of inspiring people that are passionate about social justice and advocacy.

If you know that you can make a difference and that working with our amazing team will change your life and the lives of the people that we support then what are you waiting for? Hit APPLY NOW!

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

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

No agencies or third-party applications please.