Clinical Leader

Health Service Manager Opportunity for Leadership in Suicide Prevention

This role offers a chance to provide leadership in delivering an innovative suicide prevention drop-in program. The SafeHaven is an alternative to attending the Emergency Department for people experiencing suicidal crisis.

The successful candidate will lead high-quality recovery-oriented, trauma-informed support in collaboration with Peer Suicide Prevention Workers to individuals using the SafeHaven.

• Lead high-quality recovery-oriented, trauma-informed support for individuals experiencing suicidal distress.
• Collaborate with Peer Suicide Prevention Workers to deliver the SafeHaven program.
• Provide education to staff and community members about suicide prevention where appropriate.
• Ensure delivery of a high-quality non-clinical suicide prevention program with supportive supervision and training.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field and/or extensive relevant work experience with individuals experiencing suicidal crisis.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the needs of individuals and families in suicide prevention from personal lived experience and/or from professional experience.
• Demonstrated high-level skills in managing staff and commitment to leadership and co-designed service development and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the delivery of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed work and safety planning with people experiencing suicidal distress.
• Demonstrated high-level analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to navigate health systems, coordinate transfer of care, and provide authoritative advice about psychosocial support services.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Experience in developing, establishing, maintaining, and reviewing performance indicators and relevant reporting systems.

Benefits:

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part-Time positions.
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.
• Discounted gym memberships with a fitness passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Others:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labor market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
• Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. We are committed to an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognizes everyone is unique, and you may require adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply.