Senior Clinical Advisor - headspace Capalaba Hervey Bay Maryborough at Wesley Mission Queensland

Fraser Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Guidance, Leadership, Mentoring, Supervision, Clinical Advice, Casework, Stakeholder Relationships, Project Development, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Mental Health Services, Quality Improvement, Triage, Assessment, Training, Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

About Us People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters headspace is Australia’s leading youth mental health organisation, dedicated to supporting young people aged 12–25 as they navigate life’s challenges. At headspace Capalaba, we’re more than just a service; we’re a safe, welcoming space where young people feel heard, understood, and supported without judgement. We believe that early intervention can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. That’s why we offer a holistic range of supports across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational assistance. Every young person who walks through our doors is met with compassion, respect, and a team committed to helping them thrive. Our centre is vibrant, inclusive, and deeply connected to the Redlands community. We work hard to create an environment where young people feel empowered to express themselves, explore their identity, and build the skills and confidence they need for a healthy, hopeful future. As part of the national headspace network, we bring together passionate clinicians, allied health professionals, youth workers, and peer workers who all share one goal: to walk alongside young people with care, curiosity, and kindness. This role is based in Capalaba but will require occasional travel to Hervey Bay and Maryborough. This role is fixed term until February 2027. Why Join WMQ’s headspace Team? Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care Flexible roles – Work from home options Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more Recognition Programs – If you thrive in an environment where we value recognition and rewarding employees on achievements, we take are acknowledged Your Role as Senior Clinical Advisor The Senior Clinical Advisor is a key leadership position in the WMQ headspace structure and will provide oversight to the coordination and delivery of the Early Career Program, supporting the development of clinical services and ensuring that the day-to-day clinical work of supervisees is carried out to effectively meet the needs of young people. The Senior Clinical Advisor will contribute to the development of evidence-based and innovative clinical services and will ensure the delivery of mental health services that are of the highest quality by Providing clinical guidance to the WMQ headspace client-facing personnel Providing leadership, mentoring ad supervision of university students and clinical professionals, ensuring they are appropriately oriented and provided with adequate training and professional development Provision of expert clinical advice, decision making and assistance on complex casework matters, including providing escalation support if required Providing oversight to the Clinical Centre Managers in appropriately managing referrals and demand for clinical services, and leading of allocation, clinical and caseload reviews Building, maintaining and strengthening effective relationships with key stakeholders involved in the provision of health, mental health, and psychosocial services to young people, including professional bodies, local service provider networks, universities, and relevant internal WMQ teams Providing clinical leadership in the development and implementation of new projects and initiatives What We’re Looking For Approved Tertiary Qualification in Nursing or Allied Health discipline including Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing and Occupational Therapy with at least 2 years senior clinician experience Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), with ability to bill through MBS Advanced level of clinical skills and demonstrated experience in a range of mental health service settings inclusive of Youth Mental Health Experience in complex clinical triage, assessment and allocation of referrals Experience in service development and maintaining continuous quality improvement Proven ability in the leadership of multidisciplinary team Advanced skills in the provision of clinical supervision, including understanding of multidisciplinary supervision requirements, and completion of supervision-specific training and qualifications, or evidence of actively working towards same Ensure clinical staff are appropriately orientated and provided with adequate supervision, training and professional development. This may also involve the clinical supervision of tertiary students on placement where applicable Ensure clinical review meetings occur regularly and that clinical documentation is completed appropriately Highly developed verbal and written communication skills: and an excellent track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders Ability to work in a highly productive environment with time pressures whilst managing multiple tasks Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, electronic recording systems and data management tools Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member Essential Requirements Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work Why WMQ? We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members: Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace! Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Advisor will oversee the coordination and delivery of the Early Career Program and ensure high-quality mental health services. They will provide clinical guidance, leadership, and support to clinical staff and manage relationships with key stakeholders.