Internal EOI - Acting Clinical Lead - headspace (Holiday Leave Relief)
Job No:
FLO4427
Location:
Castle Hill
Flourish Australia has a career development opportunity for a motivated Clinical Lead to oversee the day to day clinical services at the headspace Castle Hill centre.
The leave-relief Acting Clinical Lead position is:
- Full-time closed-term (76 hours per fortnight) from 18 September 2026 - 9 October 2026
- Based in Castle Hill
- Working Monday to Friday
- Level 4 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
About the Opportunity
As the Acting headspace Clinical Lead, you will be provide leadership and oversight of the clinical services of headspace Castle Hill. This role combines clinical governance, supervision and service development with direct clinical work, including complex assessments and therapeutic interventions. The Clinical Lead works closely with the Clinical & Operations Manager to implement best practice, contribute to continuous quality improvement, and maintain compliance with accreditation and safeguarding requirements.
Your main responsibilities as the Clinical Lead will include (but are not limited to):
- Working as a member of the leadership team to oversee the day-to-day clinical operation of the service (as delegated).
- Oversee processes to ensure appropriate case planning and coordination for young people and their families accessing headspace.
- Assertively monitor young people where risk is indicated, including regularly assessing the current level of risk and developing action plans to mitigate any risks in accordance with the Flourish Australia risk management framework.
- Provide assessments and evidence-based interventions, including group interventions, with young people (and their families/carers) accessing headspace.
- Undertake a range of assessments of young people and their families/carers as appropriate, including intake assessments, initial bio-psychosocial assessments, assessments of functioning, outcome measures, and symptom severity measures.
- Work collaboratively with the young person and their families to develop individual recovery plans and/or service plans including relevant interventions that are person-centred and directed by the young person as much as possible.
- Facilitate regular clinical review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure appropriate, consistent, and coordinated service pathways and service delivery response for young people and their families/carers.
- Report on individual progress with young people during case discussions/ team meetings and also formally using relevant headspace data systems.
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with other internal and external service providers, including General Practitioners and other medical professionals, Government Departments and services, Non-Government Organisations, and schools.
- Maintain accurate and timely progress notes and reports using an electronic medical records system, and data using relevant headspace data systems.
To find out more about what it means to be a Clinical Lead, please review the Position Description.
About headspace
One in four young people have experienced a mental health challenge in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention and prevention mental health services to young people. There are four core streams of the service: mental health, alcohol and other drugs, physical health and social recovery/vocational services. The shared principles of a person-centred, community oriented and youth-friendly approach, deliver sensitive, accessible and quality services for young people. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Minimum three years post-qualification experience delivering mental health assessments and evidence based interventions.
- Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist who have current full AHPRA registration, or;
- Occupational therapists who have current full APHRA registration, and who have completed additional mental health specific training and hold mental health accreditation with OTA, or;
- Social Workers holding an approved Social Work Qualification (Bachelor/ Master of Social Work) and who have completed additional mental health specific training, and eligible for membership of the AASW or;
- Division 1 Mental Health Nurses who have completed additional training or who have relevant experience within mental health, e.g. with post graduate qualifications in mental health nursing.
- Mental Health Counsellors or Psychotherapists with a minimum of Level 3 or above requirements outlined within the Australian Counselling Association Scope of Practice Guidelines, and who are registered with the relevant membership body (ACA or PACFA or equivalent).
- Demonstrated advanced skills in the delivery of clinical services to young people and/or providing mental health services or programs, including being able to respond to crisis and high-risk situations, when required.
- An in-depth knowledge of recovery focused and family inclusive practice, as well as understanding the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds, and the ability to effectively engage with them and their family/carers.
- Experience providing clinical supervision and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience in the participation of clinical systems including the implementation and review of Clinical Governance Models, privacy and confidentiality principles.
- Advanced interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands.
Desirable:
- Personal lived-experience of a mental health issue.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and strategic directions in youth mental health.
For more information contact Holly Greenlees, Clinical and Operations Manager. E: holly.greenlees@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated through our Employee Value Proposition offerings:
- Level 4 (HPSS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation, through SmartSalary
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave + Flourish Australia Day + paid primary carer parental leave + purchased annual leave program
- Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, & ASIST – further information found on the L&D Hub!
- Monthly reflective practice & career development through bi-annual My Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Sonder, for free, confidential well-being support
- Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier & access to novated leasing (casuals ineligible)
- Employee discounts program through Flourishing Well at over 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
- Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.
