Summary:

The Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub is an early intervention service designed to support children aged 0–12 years and their families and caregivers. Through a dedicated multidisciplinary team, the Hub will deliver a broad range of evidence-informed supports, including therapeutic interventions, group programs, parenting support, peer and family support, cognitive assessments, and outreach services; tailored to meet the needs of children and families.

The Role:

The Clinical Lead is responsible for providing clinical leadership, coordination, and oversight of service delivery within the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub. The role plays a key part in supporting the effective operation of the service through the leadership and coordination of staff, clinical resources, and program delivery to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for children aged 0-12 years, as well as their parents/caregivers and families.

About Us:

Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee service delivery and associated planning.
• Ensure that clinical and administrative standards are maintained.
• Provide direct service delivery to clients as required, including referrals, intake, assessment, active hold, complaints, complex enquiries and support.
• Ensure clinicians maintain professional communication and provide timely responses to stakeholders.
• Maintain a small active hold caseload as agreed with the Kids Hub Manager.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams, including partners, stakeholders and interagency members to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Attend interagency and networking events to promote the Kids Hub.

Qualifications:

• Eligibility in one of the following: 1. Registration with AHPRA as a psychologist, both generally registered psychologist and clinical psychologists; 2. Mental Health accredited Social Workers holding AASW membership; 3. a Better Access to Mental Health endorsed Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated skills and experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and/or families.
• Commitment to and proficiency delivering evidence-based practice.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and time management skills.
• 3 to 5 years clinical experience providing direct therapeutic support to clients.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us:

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference? Rewarding opportunities are available for passionate individuals to support the wider community across diverse program areas.

What We Offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging to boost your income
• Free Parking for your convenience
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Certified Great Place to Work

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (not more than 2 pages), outlining your demonstrated experience and suitability for the role.

The successful applicant must have:

• A Current National Police check
• A current full Driver’s Licence
• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card

Please contact the Director of Allied Health Services, Samantha Gill at [email protected] using the subject line: Kids Hub Services Clinical Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs with any questions.

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.