Manager – Mental Health Services

$115,000 – $125,000 + 12% super | Newcastle / Hybrid | Permanent Full-time or Part-time

🚀 Career Opportunity
Rare opportunity to take charge of a small team and shape the growth of a private psychology service in Newcastle.

About the Role
Activated Concepts is seeking a motivated and experienced Manager – Mental Health Services to lead and expand our mental health offering.

This role forms a key leadership position within AC’s executive team, responsible for transforming our Victim Services program (currently 1–2 staff) into a comprehensive private psychology service. You will expand therapeutic and assessment supports, strengthen referral pathways, and build a sustainable, high-performing clinical team.

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist with staff supervision experience and a clear vision for service growth. You will also work in close partnership with executive managers in Aged Care and Disability to deliver integrated, person-centred care across sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Transition AC’s Victim Services program into a comprehensive private psychology service.

Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to a small but growing team of clinicians.

Expand service offerings to include therapy and assessments (ADOS-2, ADHD, and other psychometric tools).

Build strong referral pathways through engagement with GPs, psychiatrists, schools, and other health/community networks.

Ensure service compliance with Medicare, Aged Care and NDIS Practice Standards, governance frameworks, and organisational policies.

Collaborate with the executive team to align Mental Health, Aged Care, and Disability programs.

Promote a values-based culture of wellbeing, quality, and continuous improvement.

About You

Preferred: Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist with AHPRA registration.

Demonstrated staff supervision and team leadership experience.

Experience in psychological assessments — ADOS and ADHD assessments highly regarded.

Proven ability to grow or establish new services in psychology or mental health.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, evidence-based interventions, and NDIS frameworks.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary $115,000 – $125,000 + 12% super.

Dedicated professional development budget and leadership growth pathways.

Opportunity to build a new psychology service from the ground up.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements and roles.

Strong executive team support across Aged Care, Disability, and Mental Health.

A workplace grounded in Understanding, Respect, Wellbeing, and Excellence.