Clinical Manager

About us:

We 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. 

 Our Service:

Stride Hub is a community mental health and wellbeing service for adults, their families and carers that offers access to integrated care and support to improve recovery outcomes. Participants can access a range of community mental health support services; clinical mental health services; care coordination and NDIS supports. The service also offers full DBT clinical and DBT skills building interventions to the community.

 Role overview:

The Clinical Manager role has responsibility for the provision of clinical leadership and management. The focus of this role is on the day-to-day delivery of excellence in quality care provision, ensuring all clinical governance and compliance targets are implemented and met, as well as supporting innovation and quality improvement to ensure evidence-based outcomes for people accessing the service. 

On Offer:

• Based in Wollongong, NSW
• Permannet, part-time opportunity available (23 hours per week, option of either 4 or 5 working days per week)
• 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)
• 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)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

 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
• Knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning evidence-based interventions and clinical practice as well as demonstrated excellence in the practical application of such, in the areas of mental health and alcohol and drug use.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and initial screening activities to determine client care needs, provide counselling, produce assessment reports and assist clients to access necessary services.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of a multi-disciplinary service delivery team including the ability to lead the coordination of care for adults, and their families
• Highly developed communication (including written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage with individuals, advocate on their behalf and establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, participants, carers and stakeholders
• Good computer skills and familiarity of Microsoft Office applications and the capacity to learn how to use a new clinical software package.
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 
• Must have a Drivers License

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

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.

Closing date for applications: Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date for applications of 22 August 2025.

Any queries please email recruitment@stride.com.au