This role is for an experienced and motivated clinician ready to lead, mentor, and provide advanced clinical support across headspace Tamworth and its outposts in Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Moree. You'll support clinical escalation processes, ensure high-quality service delivery, and mentor a growing team of mental health professionals.
What You'll Do
* Lead with Confidence
* Be the go-to for clinical escalation and guide your team through complex cases.
* Provide clinical oversight, mentoring, and Support
* Inspire, coach, and debrief team members while welcoming new staff.
* Coordinate Outposts, including supporting service delivery.
* Develop the Workforce
* Supervise and support new grads and students in the Early Career Program.
* Provide therapy, run groups, maintain documentation, and collaborate with the team.
Why You'll Love Working Here
* Join a supportive, collaborative team committed to youth mental health.
* Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development.
* Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and your local community.
Join Centacare – Make a Difference Every Day
Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone—regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.
Our work is guided by our core values:
Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good
These principles shape how we deliver programs and support those who need us most.
Your Expertise & Leadership Skills
Essential Criteria:
* Formal qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing.
* Current registration with AHPRA or AASW.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in youth mental health, including leadership or mentoring.
* Strong understanding of National Standards for Mental Health Services.
* Clinical risk management and escalation expertise.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience delivering evidence-based individual and group interventions.
* Knowledge of youth mental health and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Other Role Requirements:
* Competence with Microsoft Office and ability to learn clinical software systems.
* Valid NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel regularly to outpost sites.
* Compliance with police checks and Working With Children Checks (WWCC).
The Next Step – How to Apply
If you're ready to step into a meaningful role and make a genuine impact in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, simply click the Apply link below.
To be considered, please submit:
* A covering letter
* A statement of claim addressing how you meet the Essential Criteria
* Your resume
For more information or role-related queries, please contact our P&C Team at
This is a rolling recruitment, meaning interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received — so don't wait to apply
Closing date for applications: 4:00 PM, Wednesday 4th February 2026
Centacare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. All staff in direct and ongoing contact with young people or adults-at-risk are required to undergo employment screening, including Working With Children Checks, National Criminal History Checks, and/or National Disability Worker Screening Checks.