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Join one of Australia’s largest and most innovative values-based, not-for-profit organisations providing community mental health, homelessness, rehabilitation, recovery and suicide prevention services

• Create and nurture connections, working in partnership with the local community
• Escape to the Country to our new La Trobe Valley location (Morwell) – perfect for enjoying the benefits of a rural lifestyle while continuing to be fulfilled at work as a health professional
• Strong team culture with sector leading conditions and employee benefits

About Neami – A Great Workforce, A Great Place to Work

As one of Australia’s largest and most innovative mental health providers, Neami National has been providing mental health support for over 30 years.  As a leading not-for-profit organisation in the mental health sector, our dedicated hard-working teams across the country have supported over 27,000 Australians a year to make positive changes to their mental health and wellbeing.  We are made up of people from many walks of life with a shared base of values, and collaborative recovery remains at the heart of who we are today.

At Neami we work with people with a lived experience of mental health challenges as valued partners in the design, delivery and evaluation of services to improve their health, live independently and pursue a fulfilling life based on their strengths and goals.  As a values driven organisation, we provide employee experiences that are satisfying and connected to our overall purpose. We support our team to thrive!

About the role

An exciting opportunity is currently available at our new sites in the La Trobe Valley (TBC).  The Clinical Services Manager is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver a range of services to adults and older adults experiencing emotional distress, crises, mental ill health and/or addiction, and to their families, support people and carers through a “no wrong door” approach.

As a Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Social Worker, the Clinical Services Manager will:

• Provide clinical oversight for and positive leadership of the services, to ensure all staff within the team work together to achieve excellence in service delivery, within the available resources.
• Facilitate a strong clinical governance culture within the team, where each practitioner takes responsibility for their own decision making and quality improvement activities, whilst supporting the clinical governance framework of Neami. Including monitoring and evaluation to ensure Neami’s internal audits and external accreditation requirements are met.
• Promote Neami’s culture of practice, which is underpinned by the principles of Collaborative Recovery. Ensure that a consumer-centred approach is used in the provision of intake, assessment and referral services.
• Provide services that are consistent with Neami’s Clinical Governance Framework.

What we offer – Wellbeing and Benefits

We prioritise staff wellbeing and know that to deliver great services, we first need to ensure that we’re supporting staff to look after themselves.  Along with a proud history of providing sector leading terms and conditions, we offer a range of benefits and culture that includes:

• Encouraging our employees to bring their full selves, in a safe and accommodating environment where they are free to express their different personas and to balance their professional and personal priorities.
• A team approach that values diversity and inclusion where we learn from each other.
• Flexibility with a seven (7) day rotating roster.
• Salary packaging options, accrued days off (ADO’s) for eligible employees, and a wide range of leave benefits.
• Comprehensive Learning and Development programs: we strongly encourage and foster an environment of skill-building and learning.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support our team members.
• Possible relocation support provided (subject to grant approval).

What you must have to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Formal tertiary qualification in as a Registered Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Social Worker essential. Post Graduate qualifications in Mental Health desirable.
• Current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) essential, or an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers. 
• Maintenance of registration standards and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Proven leadership experience managing clinical teams within the area of mental health service delivery.
• Experience working in cross cultural settings, especially with first nations people.
• Experience working within a recovery-oriented service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid Working with Children Check and valid police check.
• A current drivers licence and access to personal vehicle

How to apply:

If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role and would like to enjoy the benefits of a rural location with a supportive team, we encourage you to apply now, or for more information please contact Yasmin Appleby via email; [email protected]

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

All our staff members are required to adhere to the Neami Mental Health & Wellbeing Service immunisation policy directives to minimise the risk of vaccine preventable diseases in order to protect workers, other employees, consumers and visitors.