Team Leader - Functional Recovery Program

Employer: headspace Darwin - Anglicare NT

Deadline: 31 Mar 2023, 5:00 pm

You will be responsible for the leadership, coordination and delivery of the Functional Recovery Program (FRP) at headspace Darwin. The Team Leader FRP will lead and work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes Peer Support Workers, Allied Health Professionals and Medical Staff. The Functional Recovery Program (FRP) aims to support the functional recovery goals of young people experiencing mental ill-health and their families/friends. The FRP is a key component of the headspace Early Psychosis program.

There are three areas of responsibility for the Team Leader FRP including Group Program coordination and delivery, oversight and implementation of the Peer Support Program and Family Peer Support Work (Family Mentor) Program.

In this role, you will be well supported through an outcome-orientated multi-disciplinary team structure with opportunities for professional development.

To be successful in this role:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant allied health discipline and current membership with AHPRA, or membership of and adherence to the AASW standards for social workers. Postgraduate qualifications in adolescent mental health or equivalent training preferred.
• Advanced skills in clinical mental health including engagement, assessment, holistic treatment provision with young people and families presenting with a range of emotional, social or developmental difficulties, including psychosis and alcohol and other drug difficulties.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practice in leading therapeutic and recovery groups with an evidence-based approach.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to improving the social and emotional wellbeing of young Aboriginal people, families and community.

You will uphold the values of Anglicare NT and provide quality services within the scope of the position and associated delegations.

Applications will be assessed on receipt.

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current Northern Territory manual driver’s licence.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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