Location: St Albans (Westside Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre)Employment Type: Full-Time, OngoingSalary: Psychologist/Social Worker Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary PackagingAbout the roleThe Westside Lodge Team Leader, as a senior clinician, supports the NUM and all staff by providing exemplary practice leadership across all therapeutic aspects of the program.
This will be achieved by supporting staff to deliver evidence-based individual and group-based interventions within the residential rehabilitation setting.
With a strong emphasis on supporting staff practice development, the Team Leader will act as an exemplar of client-centred treatment in leading the delivery of care, in line with Western Health's Best Care framework.Key responsibilitiesWorking with Drug Health Services leadership team, the WSL leadership team and the wider WSL team to contribute to the development and ongoing renewal of WSL vision and strategyDemonstrating curiosity and initiative in identifying opportunities to improve practice and outcomesUndertake all relevant day to day operational tasks, including the coordination and management of available resources, to ensure the service operates at a high level of effectiveness and efficiencyCoordinate and support colleagues to develop and deliver a comprehensive psychosocial program which addresses problematic substance use and poor mental health and subsequent complexity of issuesSupport new staff through orientation, buddy roles and formal preceptorship, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.Utilise trauma-informed practice and recovery principles as a foundation for care delivery.
Recognise and value the importance of lived experience and carer involvement in consumer care,



actively incorporating these perspectives into practiceAct to ensure safety by managing clinical risk and intervene, as necessary, to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers and teams.Qualifications / About youMinimum of 5 years professional experience as a psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent) if appropriateMinimum 7 years clinical social work experience if appropriateExperience in leadership and supervision of staffHighly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skillsDemonstrated experience in the provision of Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health services to clients and/or their families.Compensation and benefitsCompetitive salary packages aligned with market standards.Health and wellbeing programs, including adaptable work arrangements.Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.ContactClosing date: 11:59pm on 5 August ****.Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Linda Kelly (Nurse Unit Manager Westside Lodge DDRC) on or .
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations.
We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
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📌 Team Leader (Westside Lodge) (Victoria)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Victoria