• Maintain a case load and provide practice leadership and direction as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure pathways to therapeutic support within the Local are streamlined and person-led
• Fixed term Full time 38 hours/week until 30 June 2026 | Dandenong Locals 

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds. 

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the Service

The Mental Health and Wellbeing services, otherwise known as “Locals”, are a key feature of the current system transformation. The Locals act as front door to the mental health service system and provide a continuum of care that puts the person accessing the service at the very centre of their treatment, support and care coordination using a range of evidence informed approaches.

About the role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and grounded Therapeutic Lead for a fixed term, full time (38 hours per week) opportunity in the Dandenong area. You will provide oversight and support to a multidisciplinary team and work in collaboration with the leadership team across the Local service. The Therapeutic Lead will utilise expertise in delivering meaningful client-led outcomes, be motivated to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and able to demonstrate a commitment to person-led approaches across their portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure a climate of clinical service provision that is dedicated to high quality, individualised outcomes for service users, family, carers and partners.
• Review performance of staff and provide consistent and regular feedback including practice and clinical supervision as required.
• Hold a caseload utilising expert clinical skills using an approved therapeutic modality in practice.
• Provide direction, support and opportunities for reflective practice to the therapeutic team in the Local.
• In line with organisational strategic plan, seek to foster, develop and grow partnerships that benefit the Local and the people it provides services to. 

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health (including Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Social Work) or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Able to obtain registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Australian Associate of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent accreditation and/or able to hold Mental Health Accreditation.
• Extensive clinical experience delivering allied health assessments, interventions and report writing.
• Experience in delivering clinical and line management supervision.
• Sound understanding of NDIS, how it works and best practices to support clients with psychosocial support needs to navigate the system 

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now to visit Mind Careers - reference number 497649. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Michelle Murray – Service Operations Manager

Michelle.Murray@mindaustralia.org.au

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and proof of vaccinations against COVID-19.