About the role
This is a permanent full-time (38 hours/ week) opportunity and will be based in North Parramatta with some travel across NSW and some flexible WFH options
As the Practice Lead – Mental Health Services you are responsible for leading high quality and consistent practice approaches both in the Uniting Recovery programs and more broadly across the Directorate.
The Practice Lead role is responsible for leading program design, developing and implementing practice models and driving change initiatives to best meet the needs of our client groups. You will actively support an organisational culture that seeks opportunities to improve and proactively identifies potential barriers to achieving outcomes. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to find creative and sustainable solutions to problems and contribute to systems improvements for your area of specialisation and the Directorate.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or equivalent and relevant training in the field of work.
It is expected that you will possess excellent skills at navigating a complex organisation, forging relationships, and managing relationships through influence rather than direct authority as required. You will have extensive experience in delivering programs/services within your area/s of specialisation and be a highly organised and motivated leader able to demonstrate your ability to lead change initiatives. You will be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the ongoing development of program quality and practice initiatives both for Recovery and the broader Communities Directorate.
For more information, refer to the position description here Practice Lead – Uniting Recovery August 23.pdf
To be considered for this position please upload your resume as well as a Cover Letter responding to the 3 Targeted Questions below (3 A4 page max);
TQ1: Please provide some examples of implementing practice improvement from your career?
TQ2: What is your experience in providing clinical supervision to practitioners?
TQ3: Can you provide examples of navigating a complex organisation across business functions?
If you have any questions or require further details, please contact Alex Sullivan on [email protected] or 0466801937
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Thursday 24th August 2023