Team Leader ( Residential Services Wunya) Lives Lived Well

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

About Lives Lived Well

Mental health concerns and alcohol and drug dependency can make life really tough – and too often people find themselves grappling with economic challenges and social isolation as well. Our driving belief is that “with the right support people can change”.  We are a progressive, for purpose organisation, delivering leading edge clinical services aimed at supporting people to live their lives well.  We are growing fast in Queensland and New South Wales – in size, geographic footprint, service diversity and clinical innovation. 

 

About the service

Wunya is a 20-bed recovery centre delivering a comprehensive, residential rehabilitation treatment program for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs. Situated in Caboolture, a 40-minute drive from Brisbane CBD (against the traffic!) Or even closer if you live on the North side of Brisbane.  There is plenty of free on-site parking. 

About the role

This is an ongoing full time position, working from Wunya Residential Centre in Caboolture.   You will lead a team of passionate and professional clinicals and support staff, and provide clinical and operational management of Wunya. 

  • Lead the team in providing treatment and recovery services
  • Provide day to day clinical oversight of program delivery and client wellbeing
  • Lead the clinical review of individual/group treatment
  • Provide expert AOD practice advice and secondary consultation to the team

 

 

 

About you

We are looking for a passionate, people focussed leader to lead a professional and dedicated team. Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, the Team Leader will be responsible for providing clinical and operational management to the professional and tight knit team at Wunya.

 

The Team Leader will also support the development and delivery of evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the clinical practice at Wunya.

 

You will also demonstrate the following:

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or allied health (or similar field)
  • Minimum five years experience working in a residential rehabilitation or related service delivery setting
  • Strong experience providing leadership and mentoring to a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Contemporary knowledge and application of evidence-based individual and group interventions and clinical practice in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery
  • Significant experience working with clients with complex needs, AOD dependencies and/or mental health

The base salary range for this role is $96,962.32 to $101,250.24 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience

For further information about the role please visit our Careers page.

Ready to join us?

Here is what we have on offer:

  • Wellness leave – up to 5 extra paid days off each year.
  • Salary packaging – full salary packaging can increase your take home pay by approx. $6k per annum subject to the number of hours worked.
  • A focus on wellbeing – self-care, support and a holistic view of health and wellness.
  • Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development.
  • We will listen to you. Our people have important insights.

 

Apply now!

 

Click ‘apply’ and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application. Please note we only accept applications through our Careers page.

Application close: 19 October 2022

For questions or information about the role, email [email protected] 

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.

Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate’s possession of a Current Australian Drivers License, Working with Children Check and completed Australian Criminal History Check and provision of COVID-19 vaccination certificate, in line with the LLW vaccination Policy.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Lives Lived Well

Job Salary

$96,962.32 - $101,250.24 +super+packaging

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