Manager – Mental Health Services

1 week ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Activated Concepts Full time $115,000 - $125,000 per year
Manager – Mental Health Services

$115,000 – $125, % super | Newcastle / Hybrid | Permanent Full-time or Part-time

Career Opportunity

Rare opportunity to take charge of a small team and shape the growth of a private psychology service in Newcastle.

About the Role

Activated Concepts is seeking a motivated and experienced Manager – Mental Health Services to lead and expand our mental health offering.

This role forms a key leadership position within AC's executive team, responsible for transforming our Victim Services program (currently 1–2 staff) into a comprehensive private psychology service. You will expand therapeutic and assessment supports, strengthen referral pathways, and build a sustainable, high-performing clinical team.

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist with staff supervision experience and a clear vision for service growth. You will also work in close partnership with executive managers in Aged Care and Disability to deliver integrated, person-centred care across sectors.


Key Responsibilities

  • Transition AC's Victim Services program into a comprehensive private psychology service.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to a small but growing team of clinicians.
  • Expand service offerings to include therapy and assessments (ADOS-2, ADHD, and other psychometric tools).
  • Build strong referral pathways through engagement with GPs, psychiatrists, schools, and other health/community networks.
  • Ensure service compliance with Medicare, Aged Care and NDIS Practice Standards, governance frameworks, and organisational policies.
  • Collaborate with the executive team to align Mental Health, Aged Care, and Disability programs.
  • Promote a values-based culture of wellbeing, quality, and continuous improvement.

About You

  • Preferred: Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist with AHPRA registration.
  • Demonstrated staff supervision and team leadership experience.
  • Experience in psychological assessments — ADOS and ADHD assessments highly regarded.
  • Proven ability to grow or establish new services in psychology or mental health.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, evidence-based interventions, and NDIS frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary $115,000 – $125, % super.
  • Dedicated professional development budget and leadership growth pathways.
  • Opportunity to build a new psychology service from the ground up.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements and roles.
  • Strong executive team support across Aged Care, Disability, and Mental Health.
  • A workplace grounded in Understanding, Respect, Wellbeing, and Excellence.

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