Clinical Team Leader, Mental Health - New England

• Deliver high quality evidence based clinical care to consumers in the NE.
• Provide specialist clinical consultation
• Be available to guide the day-to-day practice and coordination of clinicians
• Be a point of contact for escalation with clinical and operational matters
• Ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with professional, legal, and ethical standards, while championing evidence-based practices.
• Manage service delivery, monitor clinician workloads and performance, and provide ongoing supervision and support to maintain seamless care.
• Contribute to operational planning, meet service targets and KPIs, and ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Act as a professional lead for psychology across the NENW.

The successful applicant will be supported in this position by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator and HOD of Psychology with clinical supervision available and encouraged. The successful applicant will become part of a wider HNELHS MHS network as will have access to support and education from key district support positions.

About you:
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team who practices autonomously but in collaboration with others to access and manage patients within their clinical context using expert psychological knowledge and skill at an advance level.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be organised and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities.
• Be willing to travel as required to visit our clinicians in the smaller remote, rural areas. 
• Prioritise staff wellbeing, understanding the challenges of working with distressed individuals, and fostering a supportive, resilient team culture.
• Champion a learning-focused environment, promoting continuous growth and adapting services to meet the evolving needs of the community.
• Bring proven leadership experience, ensuring effective operations and a positive work culture across all shifts.
• Have experience building strong relationships with multiple agency partners to enhance collaboration and deliver integrated services across sectors.

Requirements:

• Degree providing eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and travel for work purposes.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.