• Join Wellways to support people on their journey to recovery following a suicide attempt
• A rewarding and challenging leadership role in a forward-thinking and progressive organisation
• Access to ongoing support and development opportunities
• Exciting full-time opportunity based in the Great South Coast, Western Victoria
• SCHADS Level 5 + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading

The Way Back Support Service (TWBSS) operates within the Great South Coast, Western Victoria region. TWBSS is a suicide attempt after-care service that was developed by Beyond Blue to fill the gap in continuity of care for people discharged from hospital after a suicide attempt. TWBSS provides non-clinical, tailored support for up to three months following discharge from hospital after a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.

The role

The Team Leader works in close collaboration with Western Victoria PHN, Beyond Blue and Southwest Healthcare and has responsibility for coordinating all aspects of TWBSS including driving the successful implementation of the program, overseeing care coordination and operational systems, staff recruitment, quality systems, risk management and evaluates the performance of the program according to the requirements of WVPHN, Southwest Healthcare and Beyond Blue.

The role will take responsibility for the provision of both individual and group supervision, case allocation, promotion of services, coordination of community education and community-based activities. You will ensure quality services are provided to participants to support them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community

About you

You are a leader, a team player, and you are passionate about supporting your community with a strong ability to establish high-level effective partnerships through liaison, mediation, negotiation and consultation. As the ideal candidate, you will possess demonstrated experience and skills in working within programs for people with a mental illness, or who have been affected by suicide. A strong understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health, trauma-informed practice and how recovery principles are applied to service delivery is critical to this role.

As the Team Leader must be a Credentialed Mental Health Clinician and must provide clinical advice and supervision to Support Coordinators. Polished IT skills, Satisfactory Police Records Check, Blue and Yellow Cards, Right to Work within Australia, are pre-requisites to be successful in this role. You hold a current valid Driver's License with the flexibility to undertake travel as required.

What you need:

• Qualifications to provide / build capacity to provide Clinical Supervision; (OT, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing), with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in coordinating, supervising and leading a team including the ability to develop and manage staff in a way that ensures maximum staff participation and potential.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to participate in public speaking and formal presentations.
• Experience in working with people bereaved through suicide or experience in dealing with severe personal trauma.

Why Wellways?

Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

Wellways is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunities to undertake professional training and development. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Apply now!

To view the responsibilities and essential requirements in detail, please download a copy of the position description via our careers page: click Apply Now & enter ref code: 5580680.

Hit the Apply Now button at the bottom of the page to submit your application. Please ensure each mandatory question is completed before uploading your documentation.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jane Campbell - Western Victoria, Regional Manager email [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - The Way Back Support Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the closing date.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.