Team Leader (Nursing Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Psychologist) – Community Mental Health Services Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) / Assertive Outreach Team (AOT)

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REQ569979 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist / Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Pscychologist
Location: Croydon Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ569979

  

About the Role

Community Mental Health Service is committed to the provision of quality health services to the mental health community. We aim to deliver mental health services which, through research and innovative commitments, sets standards that are emulated by other national and international organisations. We aim to lead through achievement and innovation in clinical practice, research, teaching, training, and management. We are committed to developing the highest skills in our community mental health staff through the ongoing education and training opportunities.

  

The Assertive Outreach Teams are tertiary level community mental health teams providing care coordinated services to consumers diagnosed with a severe and enduring mental illness and who require an enhance level of support to sustain living in the community.

  

There are two Assertive Outreach Teams within Sydney Local Health District catchment:
  1. The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) based at Croydon Community Health Centre provides services to those living in Canterbury and Croydon catchment area. 
  2. The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) based at Camperdown Community Health Centre provides services to consumer living in Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern catchment area.

  

The Team Leader of Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) / Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) is responsible for the management and coordination of an integrated multi-disciplinary recovery oriented mental health services. The Team Leader will manage the development of services and processes between Community Mental Health Services and non – government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, reduce service duplication and ensure appropriate support is provided to consumers.

  

For more information, please view the Position Description.

  

Ideal Candidate

  • Has recognised qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychologist and current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
  • Extensive clinical experience in mental health, and health service management including demonstrated advanced level practice and supervision skills; service planning; implementation; and evaluation.

  

Benefits and Perks!

  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus  
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

   

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit

 

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

 

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health 

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015)

 

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

            

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

   

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards

 

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’

 

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn

   

For enquiries, please contact Renae Van Der Pol on 0434 151 773.

   

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!

  

Applications Close: 27 April 2025 

 

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

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