Clinical Supervisor

Permanent, part time, 4 days a week

Salary -- $50.39 per hour

Mental Health Support programs, Kwinana and the South West

For more than 70 years, Relationships Australia WA has provided relationship support services for individuals, couples, families and communities.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Supervisor to join our Mental Health Support programs team. Our Mental Health Support programs provides counselling and case management support to individuals, families, children and young people at risk of developing mental illness.

About the role

The Supervisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services while providing guidance and support to a team of dedicated practitioners. This permanent part-time role entails face to face and online support in various locations, including Kwinana, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton, Bridgetown as well as Albany. The role will also provide occasional clinical Supervision to practitioners in other RAWA programs where appropriate.

The incumbent can be based in Kwinana or Bunbury and the role requires travelling between the different locations.

Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

All travel expenses (mileage, flights, accommodation) will be covered.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to a team of Practitioners across various locations in-person and online, ensuring adherence to best practices, ethical guidelines, and program protocols.
• Conduct regular individual and group supervision sessions to support practitioners in their case conceptualization, case management and professional development.
• Monitor client progress and clinical outcomes, providing feedback and guidance to practitioners as needed.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager and Operational Managers to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate staff training and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Participate in program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of supervision sessions and clinical records in accordance with regulatory requirements and program standards.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

Applicants should possess -

• a relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with adults, young people, children and families, with at least 1 year of experience providing clinical supervision.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices in early intervention mental health support and familiarity with a case management approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of cultural competence in mental health care.

Benefits:

• Non-for-profit salary packaging (reducing your tax and increasing your take home pay) up to $ 18,550
• Additional annual leave at year-end
• 13 weeks long service leave at 10 years, and an additional 13 weeks every 7th year after
• We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.
• We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Please contact Chantal via email [email protected] for more information. Should you then have further questions, contact Chantal on 086164 0551.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close on Wednesday 12th March, 2025.

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.