Mental Health Leader

3 days ago

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $98,765 - $123,456

Job Title: Mental Health Specialist Leader

We are seeking an experienced and influential mental health professional to drive the integration and enhancement of primary mental health services across our region.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies that improve access, efficiency, and outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Working closely with healthcare providers, hospital services, Aboriginal community controlled organisations, and other partners, you'll co-design solutions that address local needs within a stepped care model.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation of the region's mental health strategy.
  • Drive commissioning, integration, and optimisation of primary mental health services within a stepped care model.
  • Provide clinical leadership to service providers, promoting evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, hospital services, ACCHOs, NGOs, and people with lived experience to co-design solutions that meet community needs.
  • Build sector capability through Communities of Practice, professional development, and shared learning initiatives.
  • Analyse data to identify priorities, monitor impact, and guide service planning.
  • Align Commonwealth and State initiatives, ensuring efficient use of funding and resources.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications and experience in primary mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and/or allied health services, with over 5 years of industry experience.
  • Credentialing as a Mental Health Clinician.
  • In-depth knowledge of the primary healthcare sector, particularly mental health and alcohol and other drug services, and an understanding of the health needs of regional, remote, and rural communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
  • Experience with digital health platforms, including clinical data collection and analysis.
  • Proficiency in managing funding agreements and preparing business communications and reports.
  • Competency in Microsoft Office (including SharePoint) and aptitude to learn new software and systems.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage conflicting deadlines, and demonstrate effective problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
  • Advanced interpersonal communication skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse communities and stakeholders.
  • A current, unrestricted driver's licence for work purposes.

Benefits:

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to improving mental health outcomes for rural and remote Queenslanders.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team working towards a common goal.

We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about designing solutions to improve mental health outcomes, and has the skills and experience to lead and deliver high-quality results.

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