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Form of workClinical Supervisor
Permanent, part time, 4 days a week
Salary -- $48.13 per hour
Family Mental Health Support Service, Kwinana and the South West
Relationships Australia WA is a leading provider of relationship support services to the West Australian community with professional and highly motivated staff.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Supervisor to join our Family Mental Health Support Service, called 4families. This early intervention program provides counselling and case management support to children/young people at risk of developing mental illness and their families.
About the role
The Clinical Supervisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services while providing guidance and support to a team of dedicated practitioners. This permanent part-time role entails online and face to face support in various locations, including Kwinana, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton, Bridgetown as well as Albany.
The incumbent can be based in Kwinana or Bunbury and the role requires travelling between the different locations.
Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
All travel expenses (mileage, flights, accommodation) will be covered.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to a team of Child and Family Practitioners across various locations in-person and online, ensuring adherence to best practices, ethical guidelines, and program protocols.
- Conduct regular individual and group supervision sessions to support practitioners in their case conceptualization, case management and professional development.
- Monitor client progress and clinical outcomes, providing feedback and guidance to practitioners as needed.
- Collaborate with the Senior Manager and Managers to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate staff training and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Participate in program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of supervision sessions and clinical records in accordance with regulatory requirements and program standards.
Skills, experience, and qualifications
Applicants should possess -
- a relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling).
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with children and families, with at least 1 year of experience providing clinical supervision.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices in early intervention mental health support and familiarity with a case management approach.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of cultural competence in mental health care.
A copy of the position description is available upon request.
Please contact Janalie via email first at **************@relationshipswa.org.au for more information. Should you then have further questions, contact Janalie on 086164 0*** select #1 Kwinana.
Application instructions:
Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees via SEEK.
Applications close on Sunday 17 March 2024.
Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
