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Team Leader - The Way Back Support Service

TeamHEALTH

TeamHEALTH has become the leading not for profit provider of mental health services in the Top End of the Northern Territory. TeamHEALTH has provided outreach services, support and advocacy for Territorians with mental illness for over 30 years.

The Way Back is a non-clinical support service focused on providing practical psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide. The overall aim of The Way Back Support Service is to reduce the risk of suicide (re)attempts following a previous attempt or suicidal crisis.

Working closely with and reporting to the Mental Health Promotion Manager the Team Leader will have responsibility to provide day to day and program management of The Way Back Support Service ensuring the provision of support is through an assertive outreach approach empowering the participant to improve their safety and quality of life.

Possessing tertiary qualifications in a relevant community services or mental health area with a minimum of three years relevant experience or a Credentialed Mental Health Clinician with an appropriate professional body, the successful applicant will have a demonstrated understanding and experience of person-centred and trauma-informed practices and recovery model and psychosocial rehabilitation.

This position is a fixed-term contract up to 30 June 2022.

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work, and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.

The successful applicant will be required to have a current National Police Certificate, Working with Children Clearance, NT Driver’s Licence and completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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