At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to improve mental health for young people aged 18-25.
- Company: Join Barwon Health, a leading regional mental health service committed to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy attractive salary packaging, vibrant wellbeing programs, and job satisfaction.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for service improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experienced mental health clinician with strong leadership and clinical expertise.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join a passionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the mental health, wellbeing and future outcomes of young people across the Barwon region. As the Senior Clinician, Youth Community Care Services (CCS), you will provide advanced clinical leadership while delivering evidence-based assessment, treatment and care coordination to young people aged 18–25 years experiencing complex mental health presentations, including co-occurring alcohol and other drug use and homelessness.
Working collaboratively with the Youth CCS leadership team, you will provide high-quality clinical and line management supervision, support day-to-day operational management, and contribute to service development initiatives that enhance care, strengthen the workforce and improve outcomes for young people and their families.
Key responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical leadership, supervision and support to a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based mental health and alcohol and other drug care.
- Deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented assessment, treatment and care coordination for young people with complex mental health, psychosocial and comorbidity needs.
- Contribute to the operational leadership, continuous improvement and service development of Youth Community Care Services, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care.
About you
- An experienced senior mental health clinician who is passionate about supporting young people and developing high-performing clinical teams.
- Strong leadership capability, advanced clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to achieving exceptional outcomes in a dynamic community setting.
- An inclusive and supportive leadership style that fosters a positive team culture.
- Highly developed clinical mental health knowledge and decision-making skills.
- Drive, initiative and enthusiasm for service improvement and innovation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a courteous, diplomatic and professional approach.
- The ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Satisfactory Police Record Check.
- Immunisation Status Clearance.
- Working with Children Check (if applicable).
About us
Barwon Health is a leading regional mental health service committed to recovery and innovation. We are an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Attractive salary packaging benefits.
Senior Clinical Lead, Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Service – North employer: Barwon Health
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