Mental Health Practice Team Leader

Salary:

Salary packaging options + 12% Super

Location:

Redcliffe

Employment Type:

PT - Part-time Fixed Term

Department:

Redcliffe Medicare Mental Health Centre

Closing Date:

02 Nov 2025

Sector: Mental Health & Social Work

Location: Redcliffe

Join Communify's Medicare Mental Health Centre and make a lasting impact.

We're seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Team Leader to guide our multidisciplinary team in delivering trauma-informed, recovery-orientated mental health support. If you're passionate about leading with purpose in a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

• Lead and supervise a dedicated team of Psychologists, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.
• Champion an inclusive and reflective team culture rooted in trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of our Drop-In service, in collaboration with the Peer Team Leader.
• Ensure effective use of Outcome Tools (e.g. K10), Recovery Plans, and Risk Assessments.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services to our guests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Communify, partner organisations, and clinical providers.
• Contribute to service quality through risk management, internal audits, and continuous improvement aligned with NSQMHCMO standards.
• Assist with reporting and accountability to funding bodies.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Allied Health and relevant registration.
• 3+ years' experience in mental health (leadership experience highly regarded).
• Proven ability to deliver and oversee clinical and non-clinical support.
• Skilled in supervision, biopsychosocial assessments, and distress management.
• Strong team player with experience in multidisciplinary environments.

Essential Requirements

• A current open QLD driver's license.
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or the ability to obtain one).

Why join Communify?

• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commitment to regular, meaningful supervision and reflective practice.
• Access to a professional development budget.
• Inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace culture.

About Us

Communify is committed to supporting people across all life stages and experiences to lead active, health and socially connected lives. we provide programs and services in areas of aged care, children, family and individual support, mental health, disability, housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol recovery and NDIS. through our Neighbourhood Centres and Community development Programs we also offer Emergency Relief, Social Inclusion activities, Food security, Multicultural Support, Community Gardens and Venue Hire.

About Communify's Medicare Mental Health Centre

Communify's Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHC) are safe and welcoming spaces that provide high-quality mental health supports delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and people with a lived experience of mental health. Funded by Brisbane North PHN, the centres provide free, integrated support over extended hours for individuals with moderate to severe mental health concerns and complex life circumstances, as well as support for careers and families.

A key element of Communify's Medicare Mental Health Centres integrated service delivery is our psychosocial program, which delivers high-quality support to those whose complex mental health concerns have a significant impact on daily life and wellbeing. Communify's MMHC psychosocial program provides support for up to 12 months to eligible participants with a strong focus on delivering recovery-oriented services in participants' communities.

How to Apply

Please visit our careers page:

Be sure to review the Position Description and submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close 02 November 2025.