Team Leader – Family Services

Job description

Team Leader – Family Services, Tennant Creek, NT

We are excited to collaborate with a prominent non-profit organisation in the social services sector to find a dedicated Team Leader – Family Services for their exceptional team in the Northern Territory.

This position is ideal for a clinician with a background in social work, psychology, or counselling, who has management experience and a strong interest in overseeing mental health programmes within the wider community.

Role Overview:

As a Team Leader – Family Services, you will be pivotal in delivering early intervention and preventative services for parents, families, and youth experiencing mental health challenges.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and integrating multiple programmes to enhance service delivery
• Mentoring and supervising staff while managing complex client cases and providing direct services
• Contributing to the development and implementation of mental health programmes and initiatives, including overseeing major projects
• Managing triage, assessment, and allocation for individual and group therapy sessions
• Utilising evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to deliver culturally appropriate services
• Developing and maintaining collaborative networks with government and community-based agencies and representatives

Essential Requirements:

To succeed in the role of Team Leader – Family Services, you must have:

• A relevant degree with substantial experience or a postgraduate qualification, or an associate diploma with significant experience in a mental health setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in report writing, case management, and staff supervision.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous communities.
• Australian citizenship or unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• A valid police check conducted within the last 12 months, or willingness to obtain one.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC).

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a difference, please contact Lorraine at [email protected] or apply through the link below.

We look forward to your application!