Youth Mental Health: Clinical Team Lead

Tradewind Australia Pty; Morwell; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader - Youth Mental Health to provide clinical and operational leadership within an early intervention service for young people and their families in Victoria.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, supervise staff, maintain a small clinical caseload, and drive evidence-based practice. The role offers professional development, supportive onboarding, and opportunities to advance leadership in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a mental health discipline (e.g., psychology, social work, OT, mental health nursing).
• Current professional registration with AHPRA or equivalent (AASW).
• Valid Victorian Driver's Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and practice guidance to a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead evidence-based, person-centred mental health interventions for youth and families.
• Oversee assessments, risk management, safety planning, and treatment planning.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance service quality and outcomes.
• Support staff development, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Monitor service performance and workforce outcomes.
• Assist with recruitment and professional growth activities.
• Promote a collaborative, high-quality clinical culture.
• Manage complex youth presentations with confidence and sound judgement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

CBT/DBT/ACT knowledge

Risk assessment & safety planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in mental health

AHPRA/AASW registration

Victorian Driver's Licence

Job description

Tradewind Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader - Youth Mental Health to provide clinical and operational leadership within an early intervention service for young people and their families in Victoria.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, supervise staff, maintain a small clinical caseload, and drive evidence-based practice. The role offers professional development, supportive onboarding, and opportunities to advance leadership in a collaborative clinical environment.