We are seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader to join a leading community services organisation supporting people living with persistent mental health needs.
This is an opportunity to provide clinical and practice leadership within the HASI Plus program, supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred care.
What’s on offer
- $61.56 per hour + super + salary packaging + monthly on-call allowance
- Full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract with possibility of extension depending on service needs
- Based in north-west Sydney, with community outreach
- Salary packaging up to $18,550
- 4 CPD Days and 4 additional paid wellness days
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Collaborative, values-driven team environment
Key responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight across a caseload of approximately 10-12 clients
- Lead clinical handovers, case reviews, care coordination and 13-week reviews
- Support clinical decision-making, risk assessment and care planning
- Provide supervision, mentoring and career development to team members
- Support the management of complex mental health presentations and risk
- Build strong partnerships with LHD case managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and safe service delivery
- Support consumers transitioning from facility-based care into the community
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or related discipline, with appropriate registration/membership
- Extensive mental health experience, including supporting people with severe and persistent mental health needs
- Experience with CTOs and/or Forensic Orders, with exposure to AOD
- Demonstrated clinical leadership, supervision, care planning and risk assessment experience
- Commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred practice
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Ability to participate in the monthly on-call roster
If you’re looking for your next opportunity in Western Sydney, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Clinical Team Leader - Mental Health (Sydney)
🏢 abrs
📍 Sydney