Multiple vacancies available, looking for suitably qualified Social worker and Occupational therapist to fill the roles.

The Mental Health Team Leader is a key leadership position working alongside the Mental Health Services Manager as part of the leadership group, accountable for the provision of evidence-based services, professional discipline and operational leadership.

The Mental Health Team Leader manages the operational delivery of clinical services for a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals providing assessment, crisis intervention and short-term treatment to individuals with a mental illness in the Correctional centre.

QCS is integrating Occupational therapists and Social Workers into the workforce delivering mental health services. These team leader roles will support the development of professional discipline competencies, scope of practice and other discipline specific needs.

Who we're looking for

This role calls for a responsive and highly motivated individual with advanced clinical skills within mental health and has considerable demonstrated senior clinical experience including the provision of clinical supervision.

To be successful, you will possess exceptional leadership skills, advanced clinical competency and be highly motivated to engage and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.

Candidates must apply well-developed clinical knowledge and skills to contribute to the strategic direction of the service and to provide authoritative counsel to stakeholders

Tasks and responsibilities

The Mental Health Team Leader is responsible for:

• Providing clinical leadership, consultation and expertise in the planning and provision of clinical services by the multidisciplinary mental health team
• Coordinating the process of referral, crisis management, assessment, reviews and transition planning within a case management framework
• Demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skills in the provision of clinical care, and maintain a client caseload commensurate with responsibilities of the role
• Operating independently with minimum direct clinical supervision, to provide high quality clinical services, including the ability to exercise professional judgement in solving problems and managing complex situations.
• Supporting clinical governance activities

For Occupational therapists

The Mental Health Team Leader (Occupational Therapist) also has discipline lead responsibilities for the occupational therapy workforce in the service.

Mandatory requirements - The possession of a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Highly regarded - Mental Health accreditation, relevant postgraduate qualifications, experience delivering mental health services in various settings and familiarity with the criminal justice system

For Social Workers

The Mental Health Team Leader (Social Worker) has discipline lead responsibilities for the social work workforce in the service.

Mandatory requirements - The possession of a university level degree in Social Work accredited by Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Eligibility for membership with AASW and the candidate does not have any other outstanding professional competency or ethical issues, or complaints known to the AASW which may preclude membership to the association

Highly regarded - AASW Mental Health accreditation, relevant postgraduate qualifications, experience delivering mental health services in various settings and familiarity with the criminal justice system

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/632618/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025