Job Description
Clinical Team Leader – Mental Health | Carlingford
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We are partnering with a reputable not-for-profit organisation to appoint an experienced Clinical Team Leader to join an established residential rehabilitation mental health program in Carlingford.
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This is an chance for an experienced mental health professional to provide clinical leadership, guidance and oversight to a multidisciplinary team supporting people with severe and complex mental health needs.
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About the role
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As Clinical Team Leader, you will:
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Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a team supporting approximately ***** consumers with complex mental health needs
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Act as a key clinical escalation point, supporting clinicians to work through complex cases and determine appropriate approaches
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Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and guidance to team members
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Support clinical decision-making including risk assessment, care planning and escalation
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Lead and participate in case reviews, care coordination meetings and clinical handovers
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Work closely with LHD case managers, Team Leaders and multidisciplinary teams
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Provide clinical insight and guidance to case workers around their clients' mental health needs
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Support consumers transitioning from the residential environment towards greater independence and community-based living
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Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and safe, recovery-focused practice
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Participate in the on-call roster approximately one week per month, with an additional allowance.
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About you
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We're looking for an experienced mental health clinician with 5+ years' mental health experience, ideally including inpatient or residential settings. Experience with severe and persistent mental illness, complex presentations, Community treatment order and/or Forensic Orders, AOD, and clinical leadership will be highly regarded.
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You will also need:
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Qualifications in psychology, social work, OT, or nursing and professional
registration/membership
with AHPRA or AASW
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Current Australian driver's licence
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Strong clinical leadership, supervision and case coordination capability
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Confidence acting as an escalation point for clinicians
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A recovery oriented, trauma informed and person-centred approach
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This would suit a Senior Clinician ready to step into a Clinical Team Leader role, or an experienced Team Leader looking for a meaningful short term opportunity within a well-established NFP.

📌 Clinical Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Be Recruitment
📍 Sydney