Mental Health Clinician

• Job no: GFXXC

About Us:

We’re here to Stride. It’s an exciting time to be part of Stride. You may have noticed we’ve recently changed our name from Aftercare to Stride.

We began simply to help people find a place to live and work, now we’re leaders in early childhood intervention and working to expand our youth and adult specialist services. That’s meant our brand has evolved too.

Stride reflects our focus on the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions – building on the work we do with families and communities to roll out more evidence-based services.

On offer: 

• Full-time & Permanent
• Based in Springwood
• Excellent base salary plus super
• Plus Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Plus meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Plus Leave loading at 17.5%
• Excellent training and development
• Company rewards scheme
• Supportive team environment

Role Overview:

• The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for brief and ongoing interventions and the development of collaborative individual care plans 
• You will be expected to function autonomously, as well as work collaboratively with the other clinicians within the program, to participate in the planning and development of services for these people with mental health issues and their families which are consistent with best practice standards and evidence-based care, and are in line with the strategic direction and vision for the service

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse, OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Knowledge and Skills which are gained through qualifications and previous experience in a mental health service delivery environment
• Proven judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning
• Sound understating of the public, non-government and private mental health systems and programs and associated non-mental health programs in a community setting
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with people who have or are at risk of developing a mental illness
• Demonstrated skills in organisation and time-management, including the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Proven understanding of duty of care, rights to privacy and confidentiality

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