AddressClinical Lead - Southern Wellbeing Hub, Morphett Vale
We support individuals living with Mental Health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Part Time, Permanent (0.8 FTE)
- Classification: Health Professional Level 3 with a salary range of $106,427 - 121,030 per annum (pro rata) + 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: Southern Wellbing Hub, Morphett Vale 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
The Clinical Lead will provide clinical oversight for, and leadership of a multidisciplinary Mental Health team to inform and guide the delivery of high-quality Mental Health services in the primary care setting. Manage and coordinate the intake of referrals to ensure efficient and effective flow of clients through the service, including triage and assessment of clients.
Additional to the Clinical Lead roleis the opportunity to carry a part time caseload on alternate days to the Clinical Lead days of work.
You will have the ability to manage risk well, and to support the staff in their management of risk where moderate to moderate-severe risk in relation to a client's Mental Health may be present.
What you will bring to the role
- Formal tertiary qualification in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing
- Current full registration as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) essential, or full registration as a Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapists - Minimum 2 years post graduate experience and registration with PACFA
- Proven experience at a senior clinical level within the area of Mental Health service delivery
- Experience in successfully leading/coordinating a team of staff and working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation
- Demonstrated experience in preparation of reports with recommendations
- Experience working across a range of Commonwealth and State funded Mental Health programs and ensuring program implementation in line with funding requirements and contracts
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
- 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:
Hiring Manager: Linda Sims | 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: 3 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.
