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Clinical Team Leader | Adult Mental Health

  • REF: REF357
  • Date listed: 11 Jun 2026
  • Location: Parramatta & Western Sydney Suburbs Sydney
  • Salary: 120000
  • Category: Mental Health & AOD
  • Type: Permanent

HiTalent Recruitment is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join a well-respected and reputable not-for-profit organisation in North West Sydney, funded to provide high intensity support for people with severe mental illness.

We are working with a well-respected Not-for-Profit organisation to seek a dedicated Clinical Team Lead to join their team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in sharing your experience and knowledge in mental health with the team, supporting with assessments, case reviews and clinical guidance.

Reporting to the Clinical Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and supervision to the team delivering recovery-oriented mental health support services.

  • Support staff to manage complex mental health presentations, risk assessments, crisis interventions, and care planning.

  • Promote best-practice, evidence-based approaches aligned with trauma-informed and person-centred care principles.

  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and clinical excellence.

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individualised care plans to ensure participants achieve their recovery goals.

  • Ensure participants receive coordinated, high-quality services that support independence, wellbeing, and community inclusion.

  • Monitor participant progress and outcomes, ensuring services remain responsive to changing needs.

  • Provide direct clinical consultation and support for participants with complex psychosocial and mental health needs.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A tertiary degree in Social Work, Nursing or Psychology

  • Registration with a relevant professional body AASW or AHPRA

  • Proven experience in leading and coordinating a team in a mental health setting.

  • Strong ability to inspire and facilitate team cohesion and cooperation.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and build relationships.

  • Ability to work independently and lead by example.

Benefits:

  • $120 - 123k + super 

  • Opportunity to salary package up to $18,900 of tax-free income.

  • Opportunity to maintain clinical practice while developing your leadership career

  • Multi-disciplinary team approach.

  • Access to training and career development opportunities. 

If you want to discuss the position further, please submit your resume to arrange an exploratory confidential call.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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