Team Leader, Wundeela Community Team - Child and Youth Mental Health Service

• Team Leader role in Child and Youth Mental Health


• Permanent fulltime position 1.0 EFT  (Mon – Fri)


• Salary Packaging options

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.  We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and statewide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) team at Eastern Health in the role of Team Leader -Wundeela Community Team (located in East Ringwood). This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to an enhanced mental health service for children, adolescents, young people and their families aged 0-25.

The benefits of working for Child and Youth Mental Health Service in  a CYMHS Community Team  include:

• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills


• Opportunities to attend evidence-based therapy training


• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on building a positive team culture


• Opportunities to engage with children, adolescents, young people and families and provide evidence-based interventions.


• Opportunities for development in Secondary Consultations


• Opportunities in developing leadership and supervision skills


• Opportunities for professional development

Team Leader -Wundeela Community Team will play an integral leadership role as part of our supportive, enthusiastic and experienced team which provides recovery-oriented, evidence-based treatment including family therapy, parent work , individual , and group work.

You will have excellent skills in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, young people and families and be a qualified mental health professional. You will also have demonstrated leadership and supervisory  skills and in collaboration with the leadership team will work towards building and sustaining a high functioning team.

This role requires you to work with complex issues, but is incredibly rewarding and you will have the support of a fantastic team.

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

If you have the ability and drive and would like the opportunity to work creatively and flexibly within a supportive and recovery-oriented team apply today!

 For full details refer to the attached Position Description. For any queries please contact the Manager directly.

 You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

 Please submit all applications online.

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