Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
Almost half of Australian adults will experience a mental health illness at some point in their life. You can make a meaningful difference to the Australian community by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Our mental health teams provide client-led, recovery-orientated mental health support, creating positive change in such a vital industry.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role
Lead day-to-day operations and practice for Onwards Outreach in Newcastle. Supervise two professionals and work with partners to reduce harm, strengthen family support and improve wellbeing. Permanent part-time: four days or five shorter days, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
Lead supervision, support and practice direction for two professionals.
Manage intake, assessment, triage and clinical case management.
Deliver evidence-based AOD, psychosocial and parenting interventions.
Monitor outcomes, reporting,



quality assurance and clinical governance.
Build referral pathways with internal and external partners.
Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or a related discipline.
Current or eligible registration with the relevant professional body.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical setting.
AOD assessment/counselling and family or parenting support experience.
Solid knowledge of clinical governance, trauma-informed practice and recovery-oriented approaches.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
Highly developed assessment, care planning and case management skills.
Current unrestricted drivers license and own vehicle (business travel reimbursed).
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.
Permanent part-time: 4 days or 5 shorter days, Monday to Friday
Adaptable hybrid work options
Supportive local management
Salary packaging options
Salary reflective of the importance of the role
Discounted private health insurance
Fitness Passport discounted gym access
Meaningful work with a leading social purpose organisation
Inclusive workplace that champions diversity and equality
Applications will close 27 September ****.
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📌 Clinical Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 New South Wales