Organisation : Orygen
Location : Melbourne (Melton)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Mental Health, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000 per annum pro rata plus superannuation
Application closing date : 29 Oct, 2020
About the organisation
Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on
mental ill-health in young people. Find out more on our website.
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 peoples’ wellbeing.
This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol
and other drug services. Find our more on the headspace website.
Orygen is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and
retaining our staff irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. We strongly encourage
applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Orygen is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that supports employees to
achieve their career goals without compromising their life goals. With this in mind Orygen offers
a range of employment benefits including generous paid leave, flexible work arrangement,
access to NFP salary packaging and an employee assistance program.
About the role
- Part-time/Full-time fixed term until 30/06/21 (possible renewal subject to
funding) - NFP Salary Packaging increasing take home pay; Generous employer PPL
scheme - Leading organisation in youth mental health
Reporting to the Program Manager, Primary Clinical Services the Clinical Services Manager
(CSM) will lead and manage a team of clinicians and community awareness staff at the
headspace Melton centre. The CSM is responsible for overseeing the implementation and
maintenance of all aspects of clinical and community awareness services/activities at the
centre, developing partnerships with key stakeholders, supporting innovative research and
evaluation, managing risk and enhancing operational effectiveness.
The CSM is a highly motivated and dynamic person who will develop and maintain an integrated
model of clinic-based health service delivery to young people, their families or carers and the
wider community in the area served by the headspace centre and as a member of the
management team, contribute to the service modelling and implementation of quality, innovative
youth services across the region.
As a guide, remuneration of $90,000 – $120,000 per annum pro rata plus superannuation is
offered, dependent on skills and experience; NFP generous salary sacrificing opportunities are
also available to the successful candidate.
About you
To be considered you will need:
- Approved tertiary qualifications in allied health or equivalent relevant discipline and eligibility for
membership of the associated professional body. - Significant experience in the delivery of mental health assessments, crisis management,
psycho-education, and short-term focused interventions to young people and their
families/carers. - Strong management skills, and experience in leading and developing teams.
Extensive experience in the provision of professional supervision and secondary consultation
with a wide range of professionals. - Well-developed knowledge and understanding of current youth health/mental health policy
issues in Australia including early intervention, service system reform and the establishment of
integrated and coordinated service delivery. - Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and review of clinical governance
frameworks and practice, including quality improvement, risk management and compliance
monitoring and reporting. - Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with a range of service providers and
organisations. - Ability to be self-motivated and directed, demonstrating a sound ability to proactively oversee
and make decisions in relation to the intake/assessment services and young people’s suitability
for ongoing treatment/support services at the centre. - Highly developed skills in decision-making, problem-solving and risk management.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Clinical Services Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
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