About Access Health and CommunityAs a community health service with caring at our centre, our vision and commitment is to build healthier lives together.  We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations.AccessHC has a reputation as a leading provider of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services for individuals and families in the East and North East of Metro Melbourne, employing over 70 staff from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Our people are the centre of everything we do, making a difference every day to those that need it most.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly experienced and engaged leadership team across the mental health services at AccessHC. The Manager, Mental Health, will play an important role in providing a collaborative and effective operational leadership to ensure the delivery of excellent mental health treatment services to the community. As an experienced leader, a key focus of this position will be to facilitate the collaboration of internal and external stakeholders and ensure that the service maintains high standards of clinical governance and aligns with the National Standards for Mental Health Services (NSMHS) to deliver high quality services for individuals and families.Reporting to the Senior Manager: Mental Health and AOD Services, the Manager Mental Health will lead a multi-disciplinary team comprising psychologists, social workers, counsellors, peer support workers, mental health nurses, care coordinators and program support officers.This role will have responsibility for supporting the growth of mental health services at AccessHC, which includes Government-funded programs and fee-for-service (including NDIS and Medicare) programs; the oversight of budgets; data collection and reporting; performance management of staff and the service development as required.What you will be doing Key ResponsibilitiesProvide operational leadership to the mental health team to ensure effective and efficient clinical service delivery, including maintenance of professional and clinical standards, clinical service development and new clinical initiativesWork collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including funding bodies and partner agencies, to support the delivery of high quality, integrated mental health careUse high-level communication skills to optimise organisational, staff and consumer outcomes applying professional and clinical judgement, conflict resolution and negotiation skills where necessaryProvide regular operational (line management) supervision to direct reports and develop individual work plans and performance reviews, including performance management where requiredEnsure that all contractual obligations and key deliverables (including service delivery targets) for Mental Health programs are met in a timely manner and to a high standardWhat you will bring Key Selection CriteriaTertiary qualification in a mental health discipline (such as psychology, social work, mental health nursing, family therapy, AOD or related field)Demonstrated experience in a management role within healthcare (minimum of 2 years leadership experience)Demonstrated experience in meeting budget, performance and program targets within healthcareStrong understanding and demonstrated ability in clinical governance and continuous quality improvementExperience working with NDIS mental health programs (desirable)Experience using TrakCare software (desirable)AttributesGenuine passion and interest in working to support people with mental health challengesHigh level communication and interpersonal skillsStrong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrated ability to work respectfully and creatively with staff and consumers from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, people with lived experience of AOD/mental health concerns, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+Commitment to continuous quality improvement and harm minimisation principlesEffective time management and prioritisation skillsEffective financial management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applicationsDemonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC valuesAccess Health and Community Culture & BenefitsAt AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging. Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforceCulture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thriveCommitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditionsFocus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growthPaid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual leave loadingGenerous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefitsApply NowThis is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the advancement and integration of Mental Health Services within our community. Please forward your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and refer to the position description on our website: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/For further information and to arrange the opportunity to discuss this role: Please contact :Sally Chick Short, Senior Manager- Mental Health & AOD:  Sally.Chick@accesshc.org.auApply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications when submitted. Applications close date: 15th December 2023Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities. At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.  We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and require successful applicants to undergo a Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check. Position Description AUD Hawthorn 3122

Mental Health Manager Hawthorn

  • Permanent fulltime, Manager, Mental Health Hawthorn
  • Lead the operational & strategic growth of Mental Health Services
  • Thriving not for profit organisation with flexible WFH, & salary packaging

About Access Health and Community

As a community health service with caring at our centre, our vision and commitment is to build healthier lives together.  We have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations.

AccessHC has a reputation as a leading provider of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services for individuals and families in the East and North East of Metro Melbourne, employing over 70 staff from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Our people are the centre of everything we do, making a difference every day to those that need it most.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly experienced and engaged leadership team across the mental health services at AccessHC. The Manager, Mental Health, will play an important role in providing a collaborative and effective operational leadership to ensure the delivery of excellent mental health treatment services to the community. As an experienced leader, a key focus of this position will be to facilitate the collaboration of internal and external stakeholders and ensure that the service maintains high standards of clinical governance and aligns with the National Standards for Mental Health Services (NSMHS) to deliver high quality services for individuals and families.

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Mental Health and AOD Services, the Manager Mental Health will lead a multi-disciplinary team comprising psychologists, social workers, counsellors, peer support workers, mental health nurses, care coordinators and program support officers.

This role will have responsibility for supporting the growth of mental health services at AccessHC, which includes Government-funded programs and fee-for-service (including NDIS and Medicare) programs; the oversight of budgets; data collection and reporting; performance management of staff and the service development as required.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide operational leadership to the mental health team to ensure effective and efficient clinical service delivery, including maintenance of professional and clinical standards, clinical service development and new clinical initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including funding bodies and partner agencies, to support the delivery of high quality, integrated mental health care
  • Use high-level communication skills to optimise organisational, staff and consumer outcomes applying professional and clinical judgement, conflict resolution and negotiation skills where necessary
  • Provide regular operational (line management) supervision to direct reports and develop individual work plans and performance reviews, including performance management where required
  • Ensure that all contractual obligations and key deliverables (including service delivery targets) for Mental Health programs are met in a timely manner and to a high standard

What you will bring

 Key Selection Criteria

  • Tertiary qualification in a mental health discipline (such as psychology, social work, mental health nursing, family therapy, AOD or related field)
  • Demonstrated experience in a management role within healthcare (minimum of 2 years leadership experience)
  • Demonstrated experience in meeting budget, performance and program targets within healthcare
  • Strong understanding and demonstrated ability in clinical governance and continuous quality improvement
  • Experience working with NDIS mental health programs (desirable)
  • Experience using TrakCare software (desirable)

Attributes

  • Genuine passion and interest in working to support people with mental health challenges
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and creatively with staff and consumers from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, people with lived experience of AOD/mental health concerns, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+
  • Commitment to continuous quality improvement and harm minimisation principles
  • Effective time management and prioritisation skills
  • Effective financial management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications
  • Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values

Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging. Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

  • Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
  • Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
  • Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
  • Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
  • Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Annual leave loading
  • Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

Apply Now

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the advancement and integration of Mental Health Services within our community. Please forward your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and refer to the position description on our website: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/

For further information and to arrange the opportunity to discuss this role: Please contact :Sally Chick Short, Senior Manager- Mental Health & AOD:  Sally.Chick@accesshc.org.au

Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications when submitted.

Applications close date: 15th December 2023

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities. 

At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.  

We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. 

As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and require successful applicants to undergo a Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check.