Brief Intervention Clinician

3 weeks ago

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia Stride Mental Health Full time
About Stride

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. We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

About The Service

The Medicare Mental Health Services are free and you do not need an appointment, referral or Medicare card to visit a Medicare Mental Health Centre. The new services in Devonport, Burnie and Outer Hobart are co-funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, to provide a streamlined approach to support better mental health and social wellbeing across the country.

The service is tailored to the needs of the community in Tasmania and provides a combination of peer-integrated recovery and clinical support.

The Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress, allowing them to:
  • Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department
  • Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community, outside a clinical setting

On Offer
  • Based in Burnie, TAS
  • Permanent, Part time (0.5FTE) opportunity available
  • Paying on HPSS Level 3 (above award payment for highly experienced clinicians) 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%
  • 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)
  • Paid parental leave support
  • Supportive team environment
  • Excellent training and career development

Role Overview
  • Deliver quality psychosocial assessment, low-intensity brief intervention treatment and evaluation
  • Brief Intervention Model of care; up to 6 sessions for mild-moderate, short term, goal orientated focused psychological therapy and generalist counselling.
  • Participate as a member of the Medicare Mental Health Centre clinical team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case coordination, intervention or group work as required; with specific responsibility to provide Brief Interventions
  • Complete Intake Assessments as required

Requirements
  • Must have one of the following: General or Provisional AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist OR Mental Health Nurse OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
  • Demonstrated a comprehensive level of knowledge, expertise and skill; specifically, Brief Intervention Models of Care Commitment to professional development and willingness to participate in a continuous learning environment
  • Well-developed judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning
  • Sound understanding of the public, non-government and private mental health systems and programs and associated non-mental health programs in a community setting
  • Ideally demonstrated experience in providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) counselling and support
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with people who have or are at risk of developing a mental illness
  • Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
  • Demonstrated skills in organisation and time-management, including the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
  • Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
  • Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

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 role.

Closing date for applications: Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 07 August 2025.

Any queries please email
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