Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Wagga Wagga, Australia Stride Full time
About Us

We are a leading mental health service provider, specialising in delivering high-quality care to adults and young people. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

At Stride, we are committed to providing innovative and effective mental health solutions. Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, and our team is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential.

About the Service

LikeMind is a pioneering mental health service that offers a comprehensive range of support services for individuals aged 18-65. Our service is funded by the Ministry of Health and is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for those in need.

Our services include:

  • Permanent Part-time, 2 days per week
  • 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
  • Beautifully appointed consultation rooms
  • Clinical Supervision and Monthly Group Peer Supervision
  • Excellent training and career development
Role Overview

The Mental Health Clinician is a key frontline position within the LikeMind service. As a Mental Health Clinician, you will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical services to individuals aged 18-65.

  • Responsible for brief and ongoing interventions and the development of collaborative individual care plans
  • Function autonomously, as well as work collaboratively with other clinicians within the program, to participate in the planning and development of services for people with mental health issues and their families
  • Provide evidence-based, best practice interventions, comprehensive assessment and care planning
  • Participate in the clinical review and quality assurance processes
  • Attend business and professional development meetings, and contribute to the development and maintenance of community partnerships with key external stakeholders
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist (with mental health accreditation), AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registration, or Social Worker with eligibility to apply to the AASW
  • Knowledge and experience in the provision of clinical mental health assessment and evidence-based interventions
  • Proven 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
  • Demonstrated computer skills and ability to maintain clinical records
  • Proven understanding of duty of care, rights to privacy and confidentiality
  • Positive, solution-focused attitude with commitment to positively participate in service improvement activities and personal clinical growth
  • Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal 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 in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.



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