Lead Mental Health Clinician
We are recruiting for a Lead Clinician to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting children and adolescents facing serious emotional, relationship, and behavioural challenges.
Location: Positions are available in Echuca, Kyneton, Castlemaine and our company's Case Management, and Intake teams.
Why This Role?
- Lead clinical treatment for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.
- Diverse responsibilities including case management, therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Full and part-time positions available across multiple locations.
- Work in a community-focused service that prioritises family-sensitive practice.
About the Role:
As a Lead Clinician, you will be responsible for providing case management, clinical treatment, and support to child and adolescent clients and their families. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate treatment strategies, and work closely with families, carers, and other health professionals to provide holistic care. You will also contribute to mental health education, consult with inter-agency programmes, and provide guidance to junior staff and students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver clinical treatment and support for child and adolescent clients, utilising various psychotherapy modalities.
- Undertake bio-psycho-social assessments and create individualised service plans (ISPs).
- Provide consultative services to inter-agency programmes and assist in community mental health development.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team processes and quality improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, and external services.
What you will bring:
- A current qualification as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist, with post-graduate qualifications in mental health (or working towards).
- Experience or strong interest in child and adolescent mental health services.
- Solid understanding of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022) and related frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A current driver's licence and valid Working with Children Check or willing to undergo one.
What's In It For You?
- Travel allowance for international candidates (conditions apply).
- Ongoing training, education, and professional development opportunities.
- Work across different teams and services to enhance your skills.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Visa sponsorship assistance for candidates requiring Work or Permanent Residence Visa.
- Salary packaging to maximise your income.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and staff immunisation programme.
- Onsite amenities, including a gym, hydrotherapy pool, and exercise classes.
- Discounts on private health insurance and social club activities.
- A smoke-free environment that supports your health and wellbeing.
