Clinical Team Leader – Addiction & Mental Health

Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference.

Were looking for a Clinical Team Leader to guide a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health and addiction care to individuals in immigration this role youll combine clinical expertise with leadership skillsproviding direct patient care mentoring staff and driving program development.

Join us in bringing a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees by:

• Delivering high-quality Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) services to detainees ensuring care that respects dignity culture values and rights.
• Providing line management for the Mental Health and AOD primary health care team while supporting the Health Service Manager to keep operations running smoothly. Your leadership will also extend to overseeing Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Pharmacotherapy at the facility.
• Identifying service delivery issues driving change initiatives and implementing sustainable person-centred solutions that improve health outcomes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders proactively engaging to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.

Lets talk about you: 

You bring exceptional communication and leadership skills that build trust inspires motivation and fosters strong team engagement. Your ability to connect with others and lead with clarity and purpose sets the foundation for a cohesive and high-performing team. You are genuinely committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive positive and engaged team culture. 

You demonstrate a solid understanding of healthcare regulations standards of care clinical governance and quality improvement methodologiesessential for guiding your team and ensuring safe high-quality service delivery.  

You will hold relevant qualifications and experience including a Bachelor of Nursing degree along with a minimum of five years post-graduate clinical experience in a relevant healthcare setting and postgraduate qualification in mental health and/or AOD (AQF recognised).

Bring your passion for Primary Health Services and be rewarded with: 

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees including doctors nurses and allied health professionals.
• Fancy a discount on BUPA Private health Insurance 7%!
• HCA recognises flexibility can improve employee wellbeing and provides all eligible office-based roles the opportunity to work from home on an informal basis.
• Birthday leave  this is your paid special day off to celebrate relax and make the most of your birthday!

If youre ready to lead inspire and make a real difference apply now and help shape the future of mental health care in detention settings.

Have any questions or further assistance about the role  please contact Ana Colina on 

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time