About Stride:
We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Our name expresses our ambition – it's a purposeful name that shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
Mental Health Services:
The Medicare Mental Health Services are free and don't require an appointment, referral or Medicare card to visit a centre. The new services in Devonport, Burnie and Outer Hobart are co-funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing a streamlined approach to support better mental health and social wellbeing.
The service is tailored to the needs of the community in Tasmania and provides a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support.
What We Offer:
* A safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress
* Access to support from trained mental health professionals within their community
Benefits:
* Paying on HPSS Level 3 (above award payment for highly experienced clinicians) plus Super
* Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
* Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650
* Leave loading at 17.5%
* Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers
* One paid wellbeing leave day per year
* Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12-month period
* Paid parental leave support
* Supportive team environment
* Excellent training and career development
Role Overview:
As part of our multidisciplinary team, the Intake and Assessment Clinician will:
* Undertake triaging/intake of new referrals to the service;
* Provide high standard mental health assessments, involving case formulations, risk assessments, and the development and coordination of recovery care plans;
* Provision of evidence-based therapeutic interventions (individual and group programs);
* Collaborative consultation with consumers, their families/significant others and relevant service systems to respond appropriately to assessed mental health needs;
* Ongoing liaison and linkage with internal and external service systems regarding the mental health needs of consumers of the service, and of the wider community
Requirements:
* One of the following: Provisional/General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse OR Tertiary level education in Social Work with registration or eligibility with AASW
* Knowledge and experience in the provision of clinical mental health assessment and evidence-based interventions
* Demonstrated computer skills and ability to maintain clinical records; provide statistical data and reports to management as required
* Positive, solution-focused attitude with commitment to positively participate in service improvement activities and personal clinical growth
* Sound understanding of the public, non-government and private mental health systems and programs and associated non-mental health programs in a community setting
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with people who have or are at risk of developing a mental illness
* Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
* Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
* Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
At Stride, we are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
We are an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds 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.
To apply, complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Please note that applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 19 May 2025.