Clinical Lead | headspace

Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services About headspace headspace are a busy and innovative youth mental health service providing a variety of mental health, medical, sexual and other health related services as well as vocational, functional groups and social services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families. At headspace, we offer great benefits, including Generous Leave Entitlements: enjoy five (5) weeks annual leave plus twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave to balance work and life. Professional Growth; access evidence-based therapeutic training, ongoing learning opportunities, and five paid study days each year. Positive Team Culture; work within a positive team culture with like-minded staff all striving to support young people and families in our communities Wellbeing Support; benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for confidential guidance and care. We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay. About the Opportunity Note: We’re excited to offer two fantastic opportunities– one full-time ongoing position and one 12-month maternity leave cover position. Positions are available across both headspace Darwin and headspace Palmerston As the Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical leadership and support to the Primary Mental Health Services team across headspace Darwin and Palmerston. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care to young people and their families. This role includes: Providing direct clinical care to young people with mild to moderate mental health concerns Supervising and coaching staff to build clinical capability. Supporting service delivery across the four headspace streams: mental health, physical/sexual health, AOD, and work/study. Contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will have: Approved tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, OT, Nursing) and registration with AHPRA or relevant body. Minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health, including youth-focused services. Postgraduate training in evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, ACT). Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience. Prior experience or, at a minimum, demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse clients, communities, staff, and Aboriginal Controlled Organisations. Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website. For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Centre Manager on 5*** Applications are being assessed on receipt, so speed is key The sooner you apply the better Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence. Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage. Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine‑preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination. #J-18808-Ljbffr