Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist
Surematch Healthcare Recruitment ·www.surematch.com.au
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Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist Clinical Leadership | 6-Month Contract | Mt Isa | Travel & Accommodation Provided
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist for a 6-month contract in Mt Isa, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership position and relocate to the region.
This is a senior clinical and management role for an experienced mental health professional who can lead and support a multidisciplinary team while remaining actively involved in intake, assessment and complex clinical work.
The successful candidate will bring strong mental health expertise, proven leadership experience and the confidence to provide guidance and support across a busy service.
The Role You will provide senior clinical and operational leadership across the service, supporting both the team and clients with a wide range of mental health needs.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading, mentoring and supporting a multidisciplinary mental health team
• Overseeing intake, referrals and initial assessments
• Supporting the allocation and prioritisation of complex cases
• Providing clinical guidance and support to team members
• Managing escalations, risk and complex client presentations
• Supporting strong service delivery and effective team performance
• Providing trauma-informed and person-centred care
• Working with youth and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges
• Conducting psychosocial and mental health assessments
• Supporting risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response
• Working collaboratively with families, carers and external services
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the service
Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have:
• Qualification as a Social Worker or Psychologist
• Current AASW accreditation or relevant professional registration
• Current Medicare provider number and ability to provide Medicare-funded mental health services
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant mental health experience
• Proven senior management or leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and supporting a clinical team
• Strong experience managing intake, referrals and service demand
• Extensive mental health experience across complex presentations
• Demonstrated experience working with youth and adolescents
• Strong trauma-informed practice experience
• Experience with clinical risk assessment and complex case management
• Strong decision-making, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to provide both operational and clinical leadership
What Is Provided
• 6-month contract based in Mt Isa
• All travel provided
• Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract
• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent senior leadership position
• Relocation pathway available for the right person
• The opportunity to lead, support and strengthen an important mental health service
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for more than an experienced clinician.
You will be someone who can lead from the front, support a team through complex situations and bring structure and confidence to intake and service delivery.
You understand the pressures of working in mental health services and know how to balance client needs, team support, clinical risk and operational priorities.
If you are an experienced mental health leader looking for a meaningful contract with the potential to build a longer-term future in Mt Isa, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Surematch Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist for a 6-month contract in Mt Isa, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership position and relocate to the region.
This is a senior clinical and management role for an experienced mental health professional who can lead and support a multidisciplinary team while remaining actively involved in intake, assessment and complex clinical work.
The successful candidate will bring strong mental health expertise, proven leadership experience and the confidence to provide guidance and support across a busy service.
The Role You will provide senior clinical and operational leadership across the service, supporting both the team and clients with a wide range of mental health needs.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading, mentoring and supporting a multidisciplinary mental health team
• Overseeing intake, referrals and initial assessments
• Supporting the allocation and prioritisation of complex cases
• Providing clinical guidance and support to team members
• Managing escalations, risk and complex client presentations
• Supporting strong service delivery and effective team performance
• Providing trauma-informed and person-centred care
• Working with youth and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges
• Conducting psychosocial and mental health assessments
• Supporting risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response
• Working collaboratively with families, carers and external services
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the service
Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have:
• Qualification as a Social Worker or Psychologist
• Current AASW accreditation or relevant professional registration
• Current Medicare provider number and ability to provide Medicare-funded mental health services
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant mental health experience
• Proven senior management or leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and supporting a clinical team
• Strong experience managing intake, referrals and service demand
• Extensive mental health experience across complex presentations
• Demonstrated experience working with youth and adolescents
• Strong trauma-informed practice experience
• Experience with clinical risk assessment and complex case management
• Strong decision-making, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to provide both operational and clinical leadership
What Is Provided
• 6-month contract based in Mt Isa
• All travel provided
• Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract
• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent senior leadership position
• Relocation pathway available for the right person
• The opportunity to lead, support and strengthen an important mental health service
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for more than an experienced clinician.
You will be someone who can lead from the front, support a team through complex situations and bring structure and confidence to intake and service delivery.
You understand the pressures of working in mental health services and know how to balance client needs, team support, clinical risk and operational priorities.
If you are an experienced mental health leader looking for a meaningful contract with the potential to build a longer-term future in Mt Isa, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Surematch Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion.
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Who is hiring for the Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist role?
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Where is the Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist job located?
The Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist role with Surematch Healthcare Recruitment is based in Mt Isa, QLD, AU.
Is the Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Surematch Healthcare Recruitment.
What experience level is the Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist role?
The Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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