Organisation : TeamHEALTH
Location : Darwin
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 15 Apr, 2020
About the organisation
TeamHEALTH has become the leading not for profit provider of mental health services in the Top End of the Northern Territory. TeamHEALTH has provided outreach services, support and advocacy for Territorians with mental illness for over 30 years.
About the role
The Way Back is a non-clinical support service focused on providing practical psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide. The overall aim of The Way Back Support Service is to reduce the risk of suicide (re)attempts following a previous attempt or suicidal crisis.
Working closely with and reporting to the Mental Health Promotion Manager the Team Leader will have responsibility to provide day to day and program management of The Way Back Support Service ensuring the provision of support is through an assertive outreach approach empowering the participant to improve their safety and quality of life.
Possessing tertiary qualifications in a relevant community services or mental health area with a minimum of three years relevant experience or a Credentialed Mental Health Clinician with an appropriate professional body, the successful applicant will have a demonstrated understanding and experience of person centred and trauma informed practices and recovery model and psychosocial rehabilitation.
This position is a fixed term contract up to 30 June 2022.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader, The Way Back Support Service via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Mental_Health