Clinical Manager

**We are ACAP **(Australian College of Applied Professions) - Australia's leading independent provider of tertiary education in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, Business and Law.
ACAP also delivers the Professional Year Program (PYP) for graduates in Accounting, IT and Engineering.

ACAP’s Sydney and Melbourne Campus are home to our in-house Clinic. The Clinic is a not-for-profit enterprise that seeks to offer access to low-cost psychological support services for our community nationwide, as well as providing high-quality learning experiences for our students completing their Social Work and Counselling degrees.

To support the opening of our exciting new Melbourne Campus Clinic, **we are seeking a Clinical Manager** to run the day to day operations of the clinic, whilst providing students with support and development in their discipline-specific practice.

**The role of Clinical Manager involves**:

- Supervising students undertaking placements in the clinic and providing high quality, interdisciplinary learning opportunities
- Developing and delivering a high quality, culturally responsive service to the community
- Engaging with external agencies in building partnerships to widen participation and broaden community outreach opportunities
- Acting as an effective interface between the clinic and relevant Colleges Chairs of Social Work & Counselling
- Ensuring professional conduct of the Clinic, including compliance with relevant policies and procedures

This role enjoys a balance of freedom and autonomy whilst being part of a collaborative, dedicated team with a shared passion for developing, mentoring, and guiding students throughout their academic journey to become the next generation of Counsellors and Social Workers.

**It is essential that you can demonstrate;**
- Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, or Social Work
- 5 years of professional experience in a relevant practice or professional health management role, preferably in a multidisciplinary context, at both operational and supervisory levels
- Registered or eligible for; Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Australian Counselling Association (ACA), or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Strong professional clinical, interpersonal, and mentoring skills
- Advanced skills in providing supervision both for new and emerging practitioners

This is a key role in our collaborative, vibrant and evolving nationwide team, it is critical that you share our passion for excellent customer service and exceptional stakeholder relationships.

**If the below is important to you, you will flourish here**
- Student-focused approach with the highest standards of student experience and outcomes
- Working in a vibrant, growing team that is committed to innovative teaching
- A collegial and collaborative environment dedicated to academic excellence and professional development
- A diverse and inclusive workforce, supporting equality and diversity
- Cultural responsiveness; We attract students from 40+ nationalities, so your work will have far-reaching community benefits

**Some benefits and perks of working with ACAP include;**
- Genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
- Health & wellbeing packages including free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, travel, hotels, and insurance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Up to 75% off study scholarships on all our courses
- 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
**If this opportunity takes your interest, we would love to hear from you**

**How to apply**:

- Submit your CV and optional cover letter outlining your suitability and interest
- Like some more information? We would love to hear from you.
Call Deb (Clinic Director) or Danet (Practice Manager) on (02) 8236 8070 to enquire and have a confidential discussion
- **_Please note applicants require full working rights in Australia_**: