Clinical Lead

ABOUT US

Arche Health is a not-for-profit, GP-member based organisation with a well-established history in providing quality primary healthcare services in metropolitan Perth. Arche Health delivers a range of services that aim to raise awareness and improve health outcomes of the community adding value to the local primary health care as the frontline of our health care system. Arche Health proudly boasts a consistent strength in delivering non-funded and funded services, including the highly successful lead agency for headspace Cannington, and headspace Armadale.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12–25-year-olds, along with assistance in promoting young people's wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

headspace Cannington provides a welcoming and positive team, centred around shared ideas, decision making and accountability. We work in consultation with a youth reference group, consortium and family and friends group with a strong focus on responsivity to community needs.

To find out more about headspace visit 

Clinical Lead – 1.0 FTE

THE ROLE

The Clinical Lead is a key leadership position within the headspace Cannington team and provides oversight in the coordination and delivery of clinical services. The Clinical Lead is primarily responsible for providing clinical leadership and direction to the Centre team, ensuring that day-to-day clinical work is carried out to effectively meet the needs of young people. They must be passionate about working with young people and committed to their health and wellbeing.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• In consultation with the manger provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team including senior and youth access workers, a clinical educator and support student placements.
• Support an environment of positive team engagement, inclusiveness and best practice.
• Provide and foster a risk aware, trauma informed and person-centred service provision for clients and staff.
• Provide formal clinical supervision, support and feedback to the team .
• Work within a model of responsivity and adapting to changing needs within the community.
• In consultation with the manager, identify and address work performance and practice issues .
• Lead weekly intake and assessment meetings, conduct clinical and caseload reviews .
• Consult and liaise with site based contracted service providers under the Medicare Better Access scheme .
• Be a headspace ambassador and participate in meetings, forums and community engagement initiatives as required.
• Carry a small caseload providing brief intervention and counselling.
• Effectively communicate the service provision of headspace Cannington to young people, family, community and stakeholders.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Possession of Bachelor level tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other Allied Health or Behavioural/Social Sciences.
• Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or AASW.
• Police clearance and Working with Children Check.

Skills and Experience

• Team leadership.
• Demonstrated experience and advanced level clinical skills.
• Demonstrated experience clinical supervision and the facilitation of clinical review and performance management processes.
• Advanced clinical skills in identifying and assessing young people at risk, including suicidality and violence.
• Highly developed communication skills, including documentation and record keeping skills.
• Demonstrated with an ability to positively interact with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work in a highly productive environment with time pressures while managing multiple tasks.
• A high-level of interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships whilst reflecting Arche health and headspace National values.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of accountability systems and continuous quality improvement processes.
• A broad understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people from diverse backgrounds including specific community factors.
• Accountability in decision making, work practices and ability to follow policies and procedures.

Closing Date: Friday, 26th September 2025

Applicants to submit cover letter and resume including the names of two recent professional referees via email to  .Be sure to address the following:

• Your experience and knowledge in providing best-practice clinical supervision to a team.
• Your ability to lead a team and align yourself to service values, policies and procedures of your organisation ideally in a youth mental health setting.
• What motivates you to work with young people .

If you would like to know further information about these opportunities, please feel free to email Jamilea McGregor on

Jamilea McGregor

Centre Manager – headspace Cannington