Flourish Australia has a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Clinical Lead to oversee the day to day clinical operations at the headspace Broken Hill centre. 

The position available is:

• Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Working Monday to Friday 
• Based in Broken Hill
• Attractive remuneration package starting from $103,000 p.a. (commensurate with experience) + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging!

About the Job 

As the headspace Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of headspace Broken Hill. The role will facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for young people accessing the service and the wider community. You will work collaboratively with young people to develop individual recovery plans that are person-centred and person-led as much as possible. In addition, you will also provide clinical supervision to junior clinical staff and monitor clinical performance and development.

As the Clinical Lead you will:

• Oversee processes to ensure appropriate case planning and coordination for young people and their families accessing headspace Broken Hill
• Implement the headspace Broken Hill clinical governance framework providing an integrated model of community-based health services delivery
• Work with the headspace Broken Hill team to create systems and a quality environment that promotes clinical excellence in youth health and support services and a community of practice where sole practitioners can function in a supportive team environment
• Oversee the day-to-day clinical operation of the service
• Undertake a range of assessments of young people as appropriate, including intake assessments, assessment of functioning, outcome measures, and symptom severity measures
• Work collaboratively with the young person to develop individual recovery plans and/or service plans that are person-centred and directed by the young person as much as possible

• Selection Criteria
• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Psychology, or Social Work, or Mental Health Nursing.
• Maintain membership of the appropriate professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW). 
• Demonstrated ability to engage in multidisciplinary and/or cross sector initiatives, and partnerships with a wide range of professionals, organisations and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated team management experience 

• About the Benefits
• Level 4 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.