“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Location: Adelaide CBD
• Full Time, Health Professionals & Support Services Award-Level 4 or Nurses Award 2020 -Level 3, above award salary, plus superannuation
• Attractive salary packaging providing tax benefits
• Maximum term contract until October 2022, with high possibility of extension to 30 September 2024; subject to review of funding contracts and performance

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) – Clinical Lead is an exciting new role responsible for providing clinical leadership in the establishment, implementation, oversight, clinical leadership and development of South Australia’s first Urgent Mental Health Care Centre. The UMHCC is based on RII International’s “Crisis Now” movement and their international leading lived experience, high engagement, multi-disciplinary crisis model offering an alternative to Emergency Department presentations.

As the Clinical Lead, you will form part of the UMHCC leadership team who actively lead a multi-disciplinary team of peer support workers and clinicians to drive and establish evidence-based policies and practices, and high-quality individualised care to consumers accessing the UMHCC. You will also work in collaboration with peer support leader, service manager, medical officers and a consultant psychiatrist whilst playing a critical role in building and maintaining partnerships, governance and collaborations key to the success of services & outcomes, including consumers & carers, local clinical/emergency teams and RI International (our formal partner).

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience in successfully leading/coordinating a team of staff and working as a member of a multi- disciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation
• Proven experience at a senior clinical level within the area of mental health service delivery
• Demonstrated skill in the application of recovery-based approaches in a clinical setting
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and providing clinical mental health services
• Proven high level of communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with client, internal and external agencies and the community

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of local services particularly relevant to designated program area

• Have a current or be prepared to undergo a DHS child-related clearance and a criminal record check. Applicants must be prepared to cover the cost of such checks

Mandatory requirements

• Relevant Clinical qualifications (Social Worker, Psychologist, Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist)– Refer to PD
• Current registration with AHPRA, OTA or Clinical Registration with ACMHN
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Why work with us?

Neami offers its staff a variety of incentives, such as:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Comprehensive Learning and Development training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please apply now.

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Name: Rebecca Ljubic, Service Manager

Phone number: 08 8714 9040

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

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.