Mental Health Team Leader
2 days ago
**This role calls for a responsive and highly motivated individual with advanced clinical skills within mental health and has considerable demonstrated senior clinical experience including the provision of clinical supervision.
To be successful, you will possess exceptional leadership skills, advanced clinical competency and be highly motivated to engage and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Mental Health Team Leader is responsible for:
Providing clinical leadership, consultation and expertise in the planning and provision of clinical services by the multidisciplinary mental health team
Coordinating the process of referral, crisis management, assessment, reviews and transition planning within a case management framework
Demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skills in the provision of clinical care, and maintain a client caseload commensurate with responsibilities of the role
Operating independently with minimum direct clinical supervision, to provide high quality clinical services, including the ability to exercise professional judgement in solving problems and managing complex situations.
Supporting clinical governance activities
For Occupational therapists
The Mental Health Team Leader (Occupational Therapist) also has discipline lead
responsibilities for the occupational therapy workforce in the service.
Mandatory requirements
The possession of a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as an Occupational
Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Highly regarded
Mental Health accreditation, relevant postgraduate qualifications, experience delivering mental health services in various settings and familiarity with the criminal justice system
For Social Workers
The Mental Health Team Leader ( Social Worker) also has discipline lead responsibilities for the social work workforce in the service.
Mandatory requirements
The possession of a university level degree in Social Work accredited by Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Highly regarded
AASW Mental Health accreditation, relevant postgraduate qualifications, experience delivering mental health services in various settings and
familiarity with the criminal justice system
For Psychologists
The Mental Health Team Leader (Psychologist) also has discipline lead responsibilities for the psychology workforce in the service.
Mandatory requirements
Possession of Bachelor's degree (4 year) in psychology or behavioural science.
Completion of a Bachelor's degree (5 year) in psychology or behavioural science.
General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is mandatory
Highly regarded
Board Accreditation to provide supervision, relevant postgraduate qualifications, experience delivering mental health services in various settings and
familiarity with the criminal justice system
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/647476/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025
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