Mental Health Team Leader

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.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose 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. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.  

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 with lived experience, culturally and linguistically diverse and or of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader for our Non-Acute Psychosocial Support program and/or the Intensive Crisis Support Mental Health Program based in Adelaide Metro. This role is a Permanent full-time position due to commence on the 1st of March 2024 (subject toclearance of all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check and or Vulnerable person-related employment screening check.)

The support we offer spans from Adelaide metro to Southern and Northern Adelaide areas. There will be a strong focus on service delivery in the Northern regions. Experience and knowledge of service provision and available resources in this area is highly desirable.

Lead your dynamic team to deliver high quality, client-centred supports by collaborating with other leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth daily operations. You will be responsible in leading and motivating a team of Community Rehabilitation Support Workers and Peer Support Workers. We are looking for someone with experience within the Mental Health sector with a strong understanding of the Recovery Framework principles and eligible community services available to meet the needs of our clients. Being well-versed in the NDIS and helping clients determine their eligibility for access is also advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and empower a team of recovery-focused support workers.
• Champion the creation, implementation, and monitoring of personalised support and care plans, working collaboratively with clients, caregivers, and support networks.
• Strive to deliver services through a support worker whose skills and interests closely match those of the client where possible.
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution, communication, and positive behaviour management skills.
• Communicate and display values consistent with Life Without Barriers: Responsive, Imaginative, Courageous, Respectful, and Relationships.
• Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations in an accurate and timely manner with relevant funding stakeholders.
• Offer leadership in practice to both direct reports and the Mental Health team through collaborative efforts with stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• An unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence and access to reliable motor vehicle
• Relevant qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Mental Health, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and supporting client focused practice.
• Demonstrated experience managing contracted KPIs and preparing written reports.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic thinking, achieve results and communicate with influence.

Benefits

• Meaningful work opportunity at one of Australia's largest and leading Social Purpose Organisations.
• Partner and collaborate with industry leaders across Mental Health and grow your skillset.
• Salary Packaging Benefits and Car Leasing options through Maxxia.
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
• Access to an extensive suite Employee Assistance Program.

To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact *********@lwb.org.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will close midnight Monday 12th February 2024