Mental Health Practice Lead - Blacktown at New Horizons

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Recovery-Oriented Practice, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centred Care, Case Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Judgement, Staff Supervision, Mentoring, Quality Improvement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Mental Health Practice Lead – Community Living Supports (CLS) Full-time, Permanent | Blacktown | SCHADS Award Level 4 | Service Delivery At New Horizons, the work we do changes lives and so do the people behind it. We're looking for someone who is ready to lead with purpose and make their mark in one of the most impactful roles in our organisation. We're seeking a skilled and passionate Mental Health Practice Lead to join our Community Living Supports program in Blacktown; someone who shares our commitment to transforming lives and who is ready to bring their leadership, clinical experience, and values to this role. About the Role This is a key leadership position within our Community Living Supports program in Blacktown. As Practice Lead, you will guide and support a frontline team to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented services to people living with mental health challenges, while also holding a small individual caseload of your own. You will bring both clinical credibility and genuine leadership presence to the role, helping your team to reflect, grow, and consistently deliver supports that are trauma-informed, person-centred and evidence-based. You will also work alongside Local Health Districts, housing providers, families and carers to build the integrated partnerships that make a real difference for the people we support. What You'll Be Doing Lead and model recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, person-centred practice across the team Practice Leadership Ensure the CLS model is embedded and consistent in day-to-day service delivery Maintain an individual client caseload alongside your leadership responsibilities Oversee the development and regular review of individual recovery plans Maintain timely, safe and responsive service delivery across the team Stakeholder Collaboration Build and maintain strong working relationships with LHD clinicians, housing providers, families and carers Contribute to connecting people to the right supports Contribute to reporting and evaluation against CLS KPIs Identify service gaps and drive quality improvement Ensure Compliance with relevant legislation, organisational policy and safeguarding requirements About You You are an experienced mental health professional who is equally comfortable leading a team as you are working directly with clients. You bring sound clinical judgement, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to recovery-oriented practice. Tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline, or Cert IV in Peer Work Demonstrated experience leading a mental health service Experience working within a CLS program with a strong working knowledge of the model Proven ability to deliver recovery-oriented, person-centred, trauma-informed care Strong communication, coaching and conflict resolution skills Desirable Experience supervising or mentoring staff Knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act Lived experience of mental health challenges or as a carer, and a willingness to draw on this in a leadership context Eligibility Requirements Australian citizenship or permanent residency with full work rights Current NSW Driver's Licence Current WWCC Current National Police Check Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Why New Horizons Salary packaging: Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment expenses, and novated leasing Professional development: Genuine investment in your growth through mentoring, training and career pathways Meaningful work: Be part of a team that is deeply committed to the wellbeing and recovery of the people we support How to Apply We'd love to hear from you. Please apply via the link below and should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Recruitment team. https://www.pathwaytalent.org.au/job-details/mental-health-practice-lead-cls-blacktown-in-disability-mental-health-jobs-1533587 New Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from First Nations people and candidates from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a frontline team in delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health services within the Community Living Supports program. Manage a small individual client caseload while collaborating with Local Health Districts and housing providers to ensure integrated support.