Mental Health Service Manager
Mental Health Service Manager
- Leadership role servicing rural and remote SA
- Full-time contract role to June 2025 in Port Augusta
- Relocation assistance AND Top Tier Salary Packaging!
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About this Opportunity
Based in Port Augusta as our Mental Health Service Manager, you will be inspired to lead and guide our small but committed team of Mental Health Workers to provide greater access to vital mental health services in rural and remote communities and contribute to improvements in mental health. You will work collaboratively to deliver a stepped mental health service that is evidence based and will build effective partnerships with community.
About You
You possess:
- Substantial experience and proven expertise in the application of evidence based clinical practice within the mental health field in rural/remote Australia
- Demonstrated experience in a managerial role within a mental health team
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards within the mental health field
- The ability to lead and promote consumer engagement activities.
- AHPRA registration as a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, or are an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued and professional development is encouraged.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now!
To view the position description, please click HERE.
For a confidential discussion please contact Natale Szabo – Executive General Manager Primary Care & Clinical Safety/ Quality 0418253100.
Applications close at midnight on Monday 13th March 2023.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
