WHO ARE WE?

APMHA HealthCare Ltd (APMHA) is a national not-for-profit company specialising in mental health care service delivery. Our funders and partners are Primary Health Networks (PHNs), State and Federal Government, private companies and other NFPs.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING LOCAL (LOCAL)

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a community-led, and integrated through a partnership sharing arrangement, creating a responsive, flexible, and helpful service. In Greater Shepparton Strathbogie - Moira (GSSM), APMHA Healthcare, Wellways and Goulburn Valley Health are working together to offer an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug support and care needs, and their family, carers, and supporters.

THE ROLE

The Towards Change Team Leader role makes up part of the Towards Change Team and is a crucial part of the Victorian Mental health Reform work that APMHA Healthcare Ltd (APMHA) and its partners are undertaking. This role will be part of a growing service system which places the community in the centre of the Local Mental Health and Wellbeing (Local) network across Victoria.

The Towards Change Team provide a range of assessments depending on client need and will provide evidence-based interventions beyond mental health, extending to physical health, substance dependence issues, employment and relationships support, as part of the broader Local workforce.

You will lead the Towards Change Team as they provide assessment and care planning for clients referred via the Support and Connect Program, working alongside dedicated Wellbeing Peer Navigators. The role will have overall responsibility for managing the Towards Change Team members as they deliver specialist, evidence based clinical interventions for participants, as part of the broader Local support team.

REMUNERATION

• Competitive remuneration, commensurate to training and experience
• Attractive NFP incentives, including salary packaging up to $15,900 expense reimbursement and $2,650 in meals/entertainment benefits
• Leave entitlements in line with National Employment Standards
• Flexible part time and full time work available
• Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development and career progression
• Potential to access relocation grant funding.

THE CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
• Experience working in mental health/AOD (minimum 3 years)
• Experience in a Team/Senior Leader or Management role
• Demonstrated time management abilities, excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a friendly, proactive approach and work with competing needs, deadlines and balance priorities with efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

YOU WILL NEED

• Certification of qualifications
• National Police Check
• International Police (if required)
• Current Working with Children Check - employment
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
• Current Victorian driver’s license.

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If you would like to discuss the role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Towards Change Team Leader - Shepparton enquiry via EthicalJobs, and someone will contact you back.

A position description is attached.