• Full time OR part time (4 days)

Nillumbik Community Health Services Pty Ltd (NCHS), operating as Carrington Health and healthAbility, has created a new and exciting role of Team Leader for our growing Counselling team.

With around 300 people and an annual operating income over $25m, we offer wide ranging, locally delivered community healthcare services in the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dynamic, outcome focused person as the Team Leader for our Counselling Service.  Reporting to Program Manager for Mental Health and Youth, you will be responsible for supporting a multi-disciplinary team comprising of General Counselling, Reconnect, School Focused Youth Service, Family Support Worker and Neuropsychologists.

The Service follows a policy of encouraging the principles of self-help, empowerment and advocacy in all its service provision, and works closely with relevant health and welfare services within the services and across the regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide day-to-day management, leadership and troubleshooting in the delivery of program services that are high quality, efficient and effective
• Identify and manage risks, particularly clinical risks, as part of the service’s risk management framework
• Provide support to staff and clinical supervision within scope of practice, set and monitor clear performance expectations 
• Present an energised profile with decisive decision making related to day-to-day management of program and provide clear communication to build a strong, positive focus with your staff

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in co-ordinating teams to deliver high quality, efficient and effective services
• Well-developed problem solving, negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills

Any enquiries can be made to Rosalyn Sandwell, Program Manager Mental Health and Youth, [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Counselling enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.