About Us:

It's an exciting time to be part of our journey. You may have noticed we've recently changed our name from Aftercare to Stride.

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

On offer: 

• Based in Ipswich
• Part-time (0.6FTE) and Permanent (potential for 0.8FTE or full-time)
• Paying on HPSS Level 3 plus super
• Plus Leave loading at 17.5%
• Plus Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Plus meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Paid Parental leave
• Company rewards scheme
• Excellent training and development
• Supportive team environment

Role Overview: 

The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality evidence-based clinical care as a member of the multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for children aged 5-11 years with, or at risk of, complex/severe mental health conditions, and their families and carers.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments of children and families presenting to the service, using the Stride Kids assessment tool 
• Relate to children and families in a manner which is relevant and appropriate to their developmental and cognitive level of functioning and provide services in a professional and friendly manner
• Conduct risk assessments, including suicide risk, violence/aggression and vulnerability
• Liaise with and develop collaborative working relations with key service providers 
• Facilitate and monitor the integration and coordination of care of Stride Kids clients, including participating in case review meetings 

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or OR AASW eligibility/registration as a Social Worker
• Must have experience working with children and families in a case management/care coordination capacity.
• Ideally experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention and treatment planning
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) 
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a C class motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.