Clinical Lead

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Clinical leadership opportunity supporting people with complex mental health needs in a residential rehabilitation program | Carlingford

Lead and provide clinical oversight
6 month contract role with strong potential for extension
$61.56/hr + super + salary packaging, plus on-call allowance.

Clinical Team Leader – Mental Health | Carlingford

We are partnering with a reputable not-for-profit organisation to appoint an experienced Clinical Team Leader to join an established residential rehabilitation mental health program in Carlingford.

This is an opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to provide clinical leadership, guidance and oversight to a multidisciplinary team supporting people with severe and complex mental health needs.

About the role

As Clinical Team Leader, you will:

Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a team supporting approximately 10–12 consumers with complex mental health needs
Act as a key clinical escalation point, supporting clinicians to work through complex cases and determine appropriate approaches
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and guidance to team members
Support clinical decision-making including risk assessment, care planning and escalation
Lead and participate in case reviews, care coordination meetings and clinical handovers
Work closely with LHD case managers, Team Leaders and multidisciplinary teams
Provide clinical insight and guidance to case workers around their clients' mental health needs
Support consumers transitioning from the residential environment towards greater independence and community-based living
Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and safe, recovery-focused practice
Participate in the on-call roster approximately one week per month, with an additional allowance.

About you:

We're looking for an experienced mental health clinician with 5+ years' mental health experience, ideally including inpatient or residential settings. Experience with severe and persistent mental illness, complex presentations, Community treatment order and/or Forensic Orders, AOD, and clinical leadership will be highly regarded.

You will also need:

Qualifications in psychology, social work, OT, or nursing and professional registration/membership with AHPRA or AASW
Current Australian driver's licence
Strong clinical leadership, supervision and case coordination capability
Confidence acting as an escalation point for clinicians
A recovery oriented, trauma informed and person-centred approach

This would suit a Senior Clinician ready to step into a Clinical Team Leader role, or an experienced Team Leader looking for a meaningful short term opportunity within a well-established NFP.

Apply now or contact Anannya Jain (AJ) at Be Recruitment Group:

email: [email protected]
phone: 0482078844.

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Recruiter Anannya Jain

Recruitment Consultant

With nearly a decade spent reviewing resumes, holding career conversations, and partnering with organisations through critical hiring decisions, AJ has developed a genuine curiosity about what makes people, careers, and organisations tick. She believes there is always more to a person than what’s on the page and understanding the story behind the resume is often where the most valuable conversations begin.

AJ’s experience spans recruitment, executive search, client management, talent advisory, and career coaching. She has worked on search projects and partnered with Boards and CEOs on leadership appointments, supported high-growth and global organisations, and worked with students, professionals, and leaders through important career decisions and transitions.

Her background across purpose-driven organisations, associations, membership bodies, education, and technology has given her a broad perspective on careers, workplace cultures, and what organisations need from their teams. She also holds a Master’s degree in Strategy, Innovation, and Management from the University of Sydney.
Known for her curiosity, warmth, and relationship-led approach, AJ takes the time to understand what matters to both the person and the organisation. She believes the best outcomes come from asking the right questions, having honest conversations, and looking beyond the obvious to find a fit that works for the long term.

Referral reward: $500

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Clinical Lead

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