Hiring - Clinical Lead - Psychologist or Social Worker

Are you a Melbourne-based Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker passionate about making a difference in workplace mental health? Want to flex your leadership skills? We are a friendly and supportive team of mental healthcare professionals looking for someone like you. 

 

Location:  Collingwood, Victoria (Hybrid: Office/Home)
Employment Type: Full-time (5 days per week)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience, with additional support for professional development.

About Us

The Mind Room is a leading mental health, well-being, and performance psychology practice based in Collingwood, Victoria. Since 2012, we have delivered individual and couple therapy, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), training, coaching and consultancy services. Our mission is to positively impact the mental health of Australians by reaching one million client engagement hours by 2035, working with values-driven businesses across the health, sports, creative, and for-purpose sectors.

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled psychologist to join our team as the Clinical Team Lead for EAP & Workplace Services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of clinical experience to take on a hybrid role that blends hands-on client services with the chance to gain leadership and operational expertise in EAP services.

You will provide therapeutic services to corporate clients, deliver workplace mental health consultancy and training, and collaborate with senior leadership to help shape the future of our EAP offerings. This role also offers the flexibility of hybrid working, from our purpose built office and from your own home.

We seek someone eager to grow and take on increasing leadership and business responsibilities over time, supported by a collaborative and highly skilled team.

Key Responsibilities

• EAP & Workplace Services Delivery: Provide individual therapy and workplace mental health consultancy and training to our corporate clients.
• Collaboration & Leadership Development: Work closely with our senior leadership and team of psychologists to gain exposure to team management and leadership.
• Support Business Development: Collaborate with the business team to help identify new opportunities and nurture existing client relationships.
• Service Delivery: Maintain a client caseload, delivering high-quality therapeutic services and workplace mental health training.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure clinical excellence and adherence to industry standards, including effective risk management.

Skills & Qualifications

• An AHPRA-registered psychologist or AASW-accredited mental health social worker.
• 3-5 years of experience in mental health services, ideally with exposure to corporate clients or EAP services.
• 2+ years of team management and leadership experience.
• Strong clinical skills, particularly in third-wave therapies (e.g., ACT, CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR).
• Interest in gaining leadership experience and contributing to team growth and development.
• Clinical risk management skills, including experience with suicide prevention.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Above-award pay and additional support for professional development.
• Professional Development: Financial support for continuous professional development (up to $1,000/year for full-time employees).
• Insurance Coverage: Professional indemnity and liability insurance, along with AHPRA registration, are covered annually.
• Growth Opportunities: A supportive environment with mentorship from senior team members, including opportunities for leadership development and career progression.
• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for Telehealth and project-related tasks.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about workplace mental health and are excited about the opportunity to grow your leadership skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The full job description is available here.

Apply by 30-Oct-24 submitting your CV and one-page cover letter to hr@themindroom.com.au with the subject line: EAP Lead – September 2024.

Recruitment Process Notes:

• Applications will be reviewed as received and we reserve the right to close the selection process at any time.
• Only applicants with full AHPRA registration or Mental Health Social Workers registered with AASW, and eligible for Medicare billing, will be considered.
• Applicants must have current rights to work in Australia.
• As part of our commitment to thorough HR practices, we will notify all applicants of the outcome of their application.