AddressClinical Lead
We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Full Time Permanent
- Classification: Health Professional Level 3 with a salary range of $106,427- $121,030 per annum Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Generous above-award pay and entitlements (see details below)
- Location: Head to Health Intake and Assessment Referral Service, Country SA
About Neami National
"We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.
We're proud to support 38,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention."
About your new role
As the Clinical Lead, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for supporting the clinical oversight and leadership of the Country SA HtH IAR Service.
The Clinical Lead will guide the delivery of high-quality mental health intake, assessment, triage, and referral services for individuals in the community who experience mental health issues and are seeking support. Apriority of the role is to connect people seamlessly to the most appropriate local service to meet their identified needs, consistent with the 'stepped care' approach
You will work alongside the Clinical Service Manager to provide service coordination, guidance, planning, implementation, and problem solving for the HtH IAR Service as well as provide clinical supervision to the clinical and non-clinical staff members.
What you will bring to the role
- Social Worker with membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); or Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Substantial work experience delivering clinical and or psycho-social interventions with consumers experiencing mental health concerns.
- Proven ability to; use initiative and encourage collaborative teamwork, maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in an empathetic manner; adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people; and to work productively in a changing and agile environment.
- Compliant with SA Health workplace health and safety requirements, including Reguirements for Workers in Healthcare Setting
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous additional leave entitlements including 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 6 weeks Paid Partner Leave, 2 days Wellness Leave, 2 days additional Carer's Leave and 3 days Compassionate Leave per occasion
- Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
- Current Australian drivers licence and access to a car
- Australian working rights
How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (select paper clip icon).
To apply for this position, please:
- Click the 'Apply' button where you will need to create a username and password.
- Upload your resume and cover letter.
When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked).
Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).
If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Diana Calic | Clinical Services Manager | ***********@neaminational.org.au
If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We're passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.
If your application is shortlisted:
- We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
- We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.
Applications Close: 17 July 2024
Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
