Mental Health Practitioner

About us:

Stride are 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 our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

About the Service:

Head to HealthLaunceston is an innovative Mental Health service funded by Primary Health Tasmania, providing a one-stop hub and Mental Health support for people aged 18 years and older.

On offer: 

• Based in Launceston, TAS
• 2 x Permanent opportunities available, Full time or Part-time
• 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 (fashion, food and fitness)
• Excellent training and development
• Reflective practice supervision
• Supportive team environment
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)

Role Overview:

The Mental Health Practitioner is key to service delivery within Head to Health and will:

• Deliver short- to medium-term, evidence-based, best-practice interventions and conduct group work, comprehensive assessments, and care plans for people 18 years of age and over
• Work collaboratively in service delivery, planning, and development
• Participate in clinical review and quality-assurance processes
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of community partnerships with external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Mental health-related degree (e.g. psychology, social work, counselling) and related registration
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of clinical Mental Health assessment and evidence-based interventions
• Proven judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning
• Sound understating of the public, non-government and private Mental Health systems and programs and associated non-Mental Health programs in a community setting
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to maintain clinical records
• Proven understanding of duty of care, rights to privacy and confidentiality
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with commitment to positively participate in service improvement activities and personal clinical growth
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWVP
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.  

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order 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.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt with a final closing date of 17 April 2024.

For queries email ***********@stride.com.au