About us: We're 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 the next stage of our journey, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.
About the service
The Medicare Mental Health Services are free, and you do not need an appointment, referral, or Medicare card to visit a Medicare Mental Health Centre. The new services in Launceston, 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 across the country. The service is tailored to the needs of the community in Tasmania and offers a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress, allowing them to:
1. Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department
2. Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community
On Offer
* Based in Launceston, TAS
* Full-time, permanent opportunity
* 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 – discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food, fitness)
* One paid wellbeing leave day per year
* Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12-month period (pro-rata if part-time)
* Paid parental leave support
* Supportive team environment
* Excellent training and career development
Relocation options available
Stride will negotiate suitable relocation assistance with the successful applicant if required to relocate.
Role Overview
The Clinical Area Manager is a key member of Stride's management team, responsible for:
1. Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team to provide primary care and support for all accessing Medicare Mental Health Services in Tasmania.
2. Overseeing and contributing to the development and implementation of clinical, financial, administrative systems, and billing processes.
3. Ensuring the MMHC teams operate within a framework of continuous quality improvement and risk management.
4. Facilitating and convening meetings of the Clinical Governance Committee and associated subcommittees.
Requirements
* Must have one of the following: Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Mental Health Nurse, OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (or working towards it).
* Minimum of 2 years' experience managing a mental health service.
* Demonstrated experience working within a recovery-based model.
* Proven expertise in managing a multidisciplinary service delivery team, including care coordination for complex needs and stakeholder engagement.
* Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines in a high-demand environment and exercise judgment and initiative.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Must be eligible to apply for/currently hold a WWCC.
* Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance.
* Current Driver's License.
Stride is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. All applicants must undergo required screening processes. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities.
Apply now Complete the online application form, attach your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability. The final closing date is 28 May 2025. For queries, email or visit .
About the company
Australia's longest-established mental health charity providing specialist mental health services to people with mental illness and complex needs since 1907.
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