Manager, Mental Health Social Work — Leadership & System Integration

Central Coast Local Health District; Gosford; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing

Discounted gym memberships

Free flu vaccinations

EAP counselling

Discounted private health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District Gosford NSW seeks a Manager, Mental Health Social Work to provide frontline leadership and oversight of social work programs, supporting consumers through transitions in mental health services. You will collaborate with mental health teams, allied health professionals and community organisations to implement evidence-based models of care.

The role emphasizes leadership, service planning, evaluation, and building partnerships to improve consumer outcomes and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in mental health services.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in service planning and evaluation.
• Current work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of allied health models of care across transitions from acute to community care.
• Provide leadership across mental health service programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Build partnerships with consumers, families, staff and external providers.
• Lead change management efforts to implement innovative models of care.
• Inform planning and evaluation using current evidence and best practices.
• Monitor projects, report to executives, and manage allocated resources.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Negotiation

Change management

People management

Education

Nursing degree

Allied Health degree

Job description

Central Coast Local Health District Gosford NSW seeks a Manager, Mental Health Social Work to provide frontline leadership and oversight of social work programs, supporting consumers through transitions in mental health services. You will collaborate with mental health teams, allied health professionals and community organisations to implement evidence-based models of care.

The role emphasizes leadership, service planning, evaluation, and building partnerships to improve consumer outcomes and