yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence. Kids Helpline, Parentline, child protection, domestic and family violence support, mental health support, suicide prevention and employment are all services powered by yourtown.

We exist to help people realise they can tackle whatever life throws at them. To believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination, to identify and create the path they want for themselves.

Realise your potential at yourtown.

your opportunity

As part of the Family Support Services (SE Qld) leadership team, the Clinical Mental Health Services Manager works collaboratively to create an inclusive and supportive workplace. You will be responsible for leading and managing the Brisbane Mind4Kids and Expressive Therapy Programs. The services aim to improve the mental health and social-emotional wellbeing of children and support families increased awareness about their children’s mental health needs.

Your day to day will involve:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the programs and direct line management of the teams
• Oversee the delivery of flexible, responsive services that meet individual and family needs and utilise infant, child, youth and family appropriate strategies including supported, supervised and risk assessed outreach and virtual service delivery
• Drive the development of group/family work and activities
• Oversee the referral and intake process
• Undertake effective critical decision making to ensure the safeguarding of children and families
• Ensure the provision of quality wrap around care coordination tailored to the needs of children and families
• Program administration, reporting, compliance and continuous improvement
• Enhance the strategic focus of the service, including enhancing professional development, implementing minimum service standards and improving access to the service
• Ensure delivery of service is consistent with yourtown mission and values and aligns with compliance frameworks and practices
• Develop and maintain community networks and contractual relationships

This position will be appointed on a full-time maximum term basis ending 30 June 2023.

what we are looking for

If you decide to join us you’ll need to be resilient, determined, kind and fair.

Successful candidates will bring:

• Post graduate qualifications in Psychology or Social Work
• Registration with AHPRA or Mental Health Social Worker accreditation
• Minimum of 5 years practice experience, including demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, case formulation and planning, case management, delivery of therapies, group and family work and capacity to provide culturally appropriate responses to children and families
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supervising the practice of psychologists, counsellors and other allied health professionals, managing performance and fostering a culture of ongoing development
• Experience in coordinating programs including administration tasks, managing budgets and monitoring contracts
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to impart knowledge

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated community who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• Salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• Opportunities for professional development plus free access to LinkedIn Learning
• A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing, yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• Ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of young people, have an agile and flexible mindset and are looking for an opportunity where you can have an amazing impact on the lives of children and young people, and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0434 609 384

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"