Mental Health Manager & Clinical Lead

Manager & Clinical Lead – Youth Mental Health
Location: Regional QLD
Job Type: Full-time

• Lead a multidisciplinary youth mental health team in a key regional leadership
• We are looking for a strong leader to support and refine this impactful service
• Opportunity to combine clinical mentoring with operational management

About the Company

Our client is a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering culturally safe and high-quality health services across North Queensland. With a strong focus on community wellbeing, they provide a broad range of primary health and mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

They are seeking an experienced Centre Manager & Clinical Lead to oversee the delivery of youth mental health services and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 12-25.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician and leader to step into a senior role overseeing the strategic, operational and clinical delivery of a busy youth mental health service.

Key responsibilities include:
* Providing strategic and clinical leadership aligned with the headspace model of care
* Overseeing day-to-day centre operations including workforce coordination, rosters and service delivery
* Leading clinical governance, supervision, triage processes and risk management
* Building strong relationships with community partners, local services, schools and private practitioners
* Supporting a positive team culture through mentoring, supervision and professional development
* Ensuring accurate reporting, data management, compliance and Medicare billing processes

You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and community partners to ensure young people receive accessible, culturally safe and evidence-based support.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
* Registration with AHPRA (Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist) or AASW (Social Worker)
* Eligibility to obtain a Medicare Provider Number
* Strong clinical skills in youth mental health, including risk assessment and crisis management
* Experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams
* Operational management experience including reporting, budgets or service delivery oversight
* Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What’s On Offer

In return, our client offers:
* The opportunity to lead a dedicated youth mental health service
* A supportive multidisciplinary team environment
* Salary packaging and professional development opportunities
* The chance to make a real impact in a regional community

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jody Inman – Healthcare Manager at Zenith Search on 0483 964 075 or email your updated resume to jody.inman@zenithsearch.com.

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role. Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

About Zenith Search

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