AddressProviding professional leadership in the development of the highest standards of Allied Health clinical practice to ensure the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) services meet the needs of its patient, carer’s and community.
Providing leadership, supervision and operational management to direct reports to achieve a client focused work culture and efficient work environment.
If you have:
- Relevant qualifications to meet level 6 award requirements and where applicable, membership of the relevant association or registration with the relevant board, in one of the following disciplines: Diversional Therapy, Dietitian, Welfare Officer, Counselling, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapist and Social Work OR Senior Clinical Psychologist: Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with a Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or some other recognised clinical area in psychology that the employer deems relevant to the functions of the position (as per Award). A Clinical Psychologist may, after not less than the completion of 12 months service at the 5th year of service and thereafter rate, may apply to the employer for classification as a Senior Clinical Psychologist
- Relevant senior management experience working in a complex health environment, including financial, contractual and human resource management
- Leadership with the ability to empower, motivate and support employees to achieve service and professional goals through quality improvement and change management principles
- Knowledge of clinical redesign methodologies and their application in Mental Health, alcohol and Other Drugs service delivery with the ability to lead the implementation of evidence based, best practice models of care within a complex multidisciplinary team environment
We can offer you:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Subsidsied gym and fitness services through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- The opportunity to make a difference!
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
- To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
- You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.
