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Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 25/04/2027)Location: High St, PenrithHours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ657322Applications Close: 12/04/2026Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualificationClinical Psychologist: $57.30 - $69.84 per hourSenior Psychologist: $62.52 - $67.75 per hourSocial Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 4: $63.81 - $65.35 per hourNurse Unit Manager Level 1: $66.02 per hourWith CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.About UsNepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person''s needs.We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to guide the day to day clinical and administrative operations of the Plains Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), while also providing valuable clinical and administrative support to the Blue Mountains ACTT. This leadership role is central to ensuring high quality, person centred care for consumers living with persistent mental disorders who require enhanced support to maintain their wellbeing in the community.As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative, recovery focused environment while supporting staff to deliver high quality care coordination to all allocated consumers, including those on community treatment orders. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for some of the communitys most vulnerable individuals.Apply now to lead a team that is transforming lives through compassionate, assertive and evidence based mental health care.Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employeesAccrued Day Off (ADO)Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary PackagingNovated LeasingGreat education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each yearAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersFitness PassportNBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.What you will bring to the roleAdvanced clinical experience, knowledge and skills in community mental health service provision and experience in health service management.Registered Nurse - Division 1 with AHPRA and extensive relevant post registration nursing experience; or recognised qualifications in Social work or Occupational therapy, eligibility for membership to professional association or AHPRA registration as appropriate; Clinical Psychologists - Accredited post-graduate Masters or higher in Clinical Psychology and full registration as Psychologist with AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligibility to progress to endorsement; For Snr Psychologist - recognised qualification in Psychology and AHPRA registration and eligible for appointment as a senior psychologist in NSW Health.Demonstrated change management skillsKnowledge and understanding of National and State directions for mental health services, demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice.Demonstrated leadership skills including implementing evidence-based practices, undertaking service planning and service evaluation.Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication, time management and computing, skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently.Understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation.Current Driver''s License and willingness to use for work purpose travel.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Rachael Mulley on