Team Clinical Lead - Community Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol

We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Team Leader to provide expert clinical leadership and governance within our Community Mental Health team. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan, supporting consumers, their families, and carers.

Reporting to the Team Manager, the Clinical Team Leader will guide and mentor the multidisciplinary team, providing clinical supervision, and fostering a collaborative and positive culture.

The position also involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation and supporting staff education and development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with strong leadership skills to influence service excellence and team performance.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Professional – Level 5, Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $130,658.00 - $134,500.70 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ614609
Location: Young

What MLHD offer:

Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community

Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.

Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.

Flexible Working Arrangements

Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.

Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Relevant Tertiary Qualification with AHPRA registration OR eligibility to membership of the relevant disciplines Australian peak body (AASW, PACFA, ACA).

High level clinical and consultancy skills and knowledge of contemporary mental health practice including successful post-graduation experience in the provision of mental health services.

Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery

Excellent interpersonal skills, and written communication skills including the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other service partners.

More Information:

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Anne Clancy – the Team Manager Young CMHDA on [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 3 WEEKS

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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