Clinical Educator

Employer: Stride Mental Health

Deadline: 27 Apr 2022, 12:00 pm

About us:

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. 

Stride is the largest provider of headspace centres in Australia

Our Service:

This is an exciting time for Stride as the new provider for headspace Geelong. Currently and successfully operating 7 headspace centres in QLD and NSW, including one satellite centre. We have demonstrated strong understanding of the headspace model and the youth stream of mental health care.

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

 

On offer: 

• Part-time (0.4FTE) & Permanent
• Excellent Base Salary plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid Parental leave
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Excellent training and career development
• Supportive team environment
• Late June start date

 

Role Overview:

• Support the coordination, development and delivery of the student placement program and maintain relationships with relevant universities
• Support the field supervision of headspace National graduates seconded to headspace by Stride centres
• Lead and develop clinical training programs to assist in upskilling staff, providing task supervision, mentorship and support
• Co-facilitate tutorial style study groups, participate in advisory groups, research & evaluation activities, and community improvement projects
• Provide clinical supervision to students and graduates

 

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: AHPRA registration as a General, Educational or Clinical Psychologist OR Mental Health Occupational Therapist OR Mental Health Nurse OR AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience post qualification and be eligible to provide clinical supervision
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine client care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports and assist clients to access necessary services
• Demonstrated expertise in the leadership of a multi-disciplinary staff including the ability to lead the coordination of care for young people with complex needs including consultation and engagement with a wide range of professionals
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work well under pressure and manage communications and information with staff and private practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to show innovation and flexibility to incorporate contemporary practice and enhance service delivery options to better meet client needs.
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card 
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 
• Drivers license

 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions (in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students). As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with all government orders and directives.    

 

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

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, with a final closing date of 27 April 2022.

For queries email recruitment@stride.com.au

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