Senior Uplift Clinician

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:

The key principle of the Uplift program is a commitment to providing age appropriate, youth friendly services which are engaging and acceptable to young people and that are congruent with the stage of development of the individual. 

On offer:

• Based at headspace Ipswich
• Permanent, full-time opportunity available
• Paying on HPSS Level 4 plus Super
• 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

Role overview:

• Providing high quality evidenced based clinical care as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, coordinate early intervention mental health care, and provide specific psychological and psychosocial interventions for a caseload of young people within a clinical case management model
• Address barriers and challenges to accessing appropriate service pathways and effective treatment through the provision of enhanced access, inclusive of out of office hours, outreach, home based care and telehealth services
• Facilitate a culture of family involvement and offer - family based interventions where appropriate
• This is a key position within internal clinical escalation pathways, and is responsible for overseeing the intake and assessment process of new young people to Uplift. May be responsible for contributing to/and or leading a range of service/quality improvement activities within Uplift or across headspace by Stride services
• You will be required to work one evening per week (Tues or Wed 11:00 - 19:30)
• May be required to work from a number of other sites in the region and in an outreach capacity to meet young person and service requirements, as well as afterhours work

Requirements:

• Must have one of the following: Gereral AHPRA registration as a Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse OR AASW Accredited Mental Health (or working towards) Social Worker
• Knowledge and skills which which have been gained through qualifications and previous experience in a mental health service delivery environment (preferably 3 years minimum post graduate experience)
• Ideally skills and knowledge with respect to the assertive engagement, case management, crisis intervention and management of young people presenting with complex needs
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising high level communication skills to establish effective partnerships, and provide consultation to the team as well as government and other non-government service providers.
• Demonstrated level of knowledge and skill to autonomously undertake routine clinical practice, inclusive of assessment and care planning, with a sound understanding within the continuum of care
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• 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.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt with a final closing date of 04 January 2026. Please note, this closing date may be brought forward if sufficient applications are received.

For any queries, please email recruitment@stride.com.au