Northern Territory PHN

Clinical Lead - Headspace - Katherine

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Regional Northern Territory, NT
Permanent
Medical Specialist

Posted 2 day(s) ago

Reference: 3184599712


  • $110,180.27 p/a + Super HPSS 4.1 5 weeks annual leave

  • Clinical leadership + direct client care within a multidisciplinary youth mental health team

  • Make an impact in Katherine and remote communities through culturally safe outreach and early intervention

About the role:

Anglicare NT is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead - Primary Mental Health to join the headspace Katherine team.

You'll provide clinical leadership, supervision and operational support to clinicians while maintaining a direct clinical caseload supporting young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges.

Working closely with the Centre Manager, you'll help ensure safe, effective and evidence-based service delivery across headspace Katherine, including mental health, AOD, physical and sexual health, and work and study streams.

You'll also lead recovery-focused group programs, contribute to quality improvement and support culturally safe services for Aboriginal young people and families, including through remote community outreach.

About you You'll bring:
  • An approved tertiary qualification, 5 years' experience in a health-related discipline and relevant professional registration/membership.

  • Postgraduate qualifications in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT and ACT.

  • Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Experience delivering early intervention services and group programs to young people.

  • A passion for youth mental health and working with young Aboriginal people and their families, including in remote settings.

  • Strong understanding of recovery-focused, culturally responsive and evidence-based practice.

What you'll do:
  • Lead and support an experienced clinical team.

  • Provide regular clinical supervision and professional guidance.

  • Maintain a direct clinical caseload.

  • Coordinate and facilitate recovery-focused group programs.

  • Support clinical decision-making, risk assessment and treatment planning.

  • Contribute to quality improvement and headspace Model Integrity Framework requirements.

  • Support remote community outreach and culturally safe service delivery.

What you'll need:
  • NT Ochre Card

  • National Police Criminal History Check

  • Current NT Driver's Licence

  • First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

  • Ability to meet relevant ID and visa/overseas work requirements.

Ready to lead a team while staying connected to clinical practice and community?