Intake Clinician

at  Stride

ABOUT US:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We’re here to Stride.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have one of the following: General or Provisional AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse OR Social Worker with AASW registration/eligibility OR Counsellor with Level 2 PACFA or ACA registration
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with a superior understanding within the continuum of care.
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising high level communication skills to establish effective partnerships and provide consultation to the team as well as government and other non-government service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional development of self and others through education, professional networking and application of evidence-based practice
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
  Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.
  Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
  This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

As part of Stride’s headspace team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required
• Participate in the provision of appropriate mental health education programs for health professionals, community-based services and community groups.
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve client care and enhance the delivery of services within a multidisciplinary team and the service.
• Liaise with Senior Intake Officer to monitor and manage client pathways
• Deliver high quality evidence based clinical care as a member of the multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for young people aged 12-25 years seeking to access primary care, mental healthcare, alcohol and drug services and social, educational and vocational service

As an Intake Clinician you will be responsible for delivering contemporary level of profession specific clinical services assessment, treatment and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards and applying clinical protocols including documentation.

As part of Stride’s headspace team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required
• Participate in the provision of appropriate mental health education programs for health professionals, community-based services and community groups.
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve client care and enhance the delivery of services within a multidisciplinary team and the service.
• Liaise with Senior Intake Officer to monitor and manage client pathways
• Deliver high quality evidence based clinical care as a member of the multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for young people aged 12-25 years seeking to access primary care, mental healthcare, alcohol and drug services and social, educational and vocational services