Lead Clinician Role in Rural Mental Health
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of rural communities. As a Lead Clinician, you will play a key role in shaping the future of mental health services in these areas.
About the Role:
* As a senior clinician, you will provide advanced clinical care and specialist consultation across your region, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality services.
* You will act as a key point of contact for clinical and operational escalation, providing guidance and support to clinicians and other stakeholders.
* A critical aspect of this role is mentoring and guiding clinicians, supporting their capability, resilience, and staff wellbeing.
* You will oversee service operations, performance monitoring, and workforce planning, ensuring that our services are responsive to the needs of local communities.
* Championing best-practice, evidence-based, person-centred care will be essential in this role, as you lead your discipline across the broader NENW Mental Health Service.
About Our Team:
* We are passionate about delivering services that meet the unique needs of rural communities, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent outcomes.
* You will have the opportunity to work in beautiful country towns, delivering face-to-face and telehealth care to clients in need.
Requirements:
* To be successful in this role, you will need a degree that provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association, and full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* You must also be eligible to drive in NSW and travel for work purposes.
Your Rewards:
* We offer a range of benefits, including up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 (Moree, Narrabri, Glen Innes or Inverell) or up to $10,000 (Tenterfield) each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members