Clinical Lead

Now more than ever, young people in regional communities need our support. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of youth mental health services.-
- headspace opportunities Posted: Wed, 12 November 2025- **Now more than ever, young people in regional communities need our support. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of youth mental health services.**
- If you are an experienced mental health clinician seeking a role that combines **clinical expertise** with **leadership responsibilities**, this position is for you
- We are currently recruiting a **Clinical Lead** to join our **headspace team in Queanbeyan, NSW (Ngunawal and Ngambri Country)**. In this pivotal role, you will provide clinical oversight, support a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative service delivery that makes a real difference in the lives of young people.
- **What will you do?**
- As Clinical Lead, you’ll work closely with our headspace Practice Lead to provide clinical leadership and guidance, ensuring our team delivers high-quality, evidence-based services to young people and their families. You will play a key role in shaping service delivery and maintaining best practice standards.
- **Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Clinical Leadership**: Provide consultation and expertise to headspace clinicians to ensure exceptional mental health care.
- **Promote Best Practice**: Champion Family Inclusive Practice, Evidence-Informed Practice, and approaches to Alcohol and Other Drug screening, harm reduction, psychoeducation, and brief interventions.
- **Cultural Safety & Inclusiveness**: Foster sociocultural inclusiveness and youth participation in line with the headspace Model Integrity Framework and Marathon Health Cultural Safety Framework.
- **Collaborative Care**: Facilitate multidisciplinary clinical review meetings and care planning for young people accessing headspace services.
- **Risk Management**: Proactively monitor high-risk clients to ensure quality, evidence-based care.
- **Supervision & Support**: Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to clinicians, support staff, and other headspace team members**.**- **Essential Qualifications and Registration**
- To be considered for this role, you must hold one of the following:

- **Psychologist** - Full and current registration with AHPRA.
- **Social Worker** - Approved Social Work qualification (Bachelor or Master of Social Work) **and**:

- Completed additional mental health-specific training or hold endorsement in mental health.
- Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- **Occupational Therapist** - Full and current registration with AHPRA **and** completed additional mental health-specific training or hold endorsement in mental health.
- **Division 1 Mental Health Nurse** - Completed additional mental health training or have relevant experience in mental health (e.g., postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing).- In addition, you will have:

- Extensive experience and advanced skills in providing holistic mental health care, including working with families.
- Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, including operational and clinical supervision.
- A strong understanding of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) care for First Nations young people.

**In return for your skills and knowledge we offer these amazing employee perks**:

- **Make a Real Impact**:Your work will directly contribute to improving the health and well-being of regional Australians, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
- **Competitive Pay**:Enjoy a competitive salary base, plus superannuation, ensuring your financial future is strong and secure.
- **Maximise Your Earnings**:Take advantage of salary packaging options that allow you to save up to $15,900 tax-free, with additional perks for meals, entertainment, and more
- **Time to Unwind**:You’ll have 5 weeks of annual leave, plus guaranteed time off over the Christmas and New Year period to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones**.**
- **Level Up Your Career**:Take your professional journey to the next level with an annual Professional Development allowance, ensuring you’re always growing and advancing in your field.
- **Wellbeing Focused**:Your health and happiness matter. Access our dedicated wellbeing hub and receive an annual wellbeing allowance to prioritise your personal care.
- **Exclusive Perks**:Unlock amazing deals with our corporate partners, including St George, Westpac, and Westfund, for great savings and special offers. **Position details**:

- Queanbeyan- Mental health- Full time- Full Time, Ongoing role (Part Time may be considered)**Date Posted**: Wed, 12 November 2025
- **Closing Date**: Sun, 30 November 2025
- **Contact**: Renee Cooper
- **Phone**: 0428 533 217