Clinical Manager, Lismore

On Offer:

• Competitive salary under SCHADS Level 7 (above award), plus generous salary packaging options
• Opportunities for professional growth, clinical governance leadership, and mentoring future practitioners
• Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values integrity, learning, and diversity
• Make a meaningful impact by leading high-quality mental health services for young people aged 12–25
• Flexible working options - 9 day fortnight 
• Opportunity to bank additional days leave per year

The Role:

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Manager to lead their centres across Tweed Heads, Lismore, and Ballina.

The Clinical Manager will:

• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to a multidisciplinary team delivering youth mental health services
• Oversee clinical governance, accreditation, and continuous service improvement 
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and legislative requirements
• Lead the delivery of evidence-based interventions and a stepped model of care
• Manage key stakeholder relationships with funding bodies, community partners, and universities
• Mentor and develop clinical staff and placement students, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth
• Act as Site Manager, ensuring safe environments and consistent incident and emergency responses

This is a leadership role with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, providing an opportunity to shape services that support young people’s mental health, physical health, sexual health, alcohol and other drug concerns, and vocational/educational wellbeing.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, mental health nursing, or social work (with mental health accreditation)
• Current professional registration (AHPRA or AASW)
• Minimum 2 years experience supervising a multidisciplinary team in mental health, ideally within youth services
• Strong knowledge of mental health trends, stepped care, and service delivery models
• Skills in clinical supervision, mentoring, and workforce support
• Experience in child protection legislation and practices
• Proven ability to implement innovative solutions, manage complex challenges, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders

Mandatory: Current National Police Check , Working with Children Check and Full Drivers License 

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Dervla McBreen on 0452583374 or send a copy of your resume to : Dervla.mcbreen@Curamoir-hr.com.au