Manager – Mental Health Services
2 weeks ago
$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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