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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Program: Mental Health ServicesDepartment: Older Adult Residential SupportEnterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Mental Health Services EnterpriseJob Function: Mental HealthProject: Long Service Leave CoverageFull-Time Role until: 26th October 2025Location: Based at Harvester Clinic Sunshine. Will require attendance at other WH campuses.The Manager has a key clinical leadership role in the continued development and management of BASICS, ICT and SDCP.Behavioural Assessment and Specialist Intervention Consultation Service (BASICS) provides services to:Individuals living in or moving to a residential care facility who also have mental health concerns or symptoms of dementia.Work collaboratively with their care network to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.Services include advice, information, workshops, assessments, modelling of behaviour management, and assistance with case management and care planning.Intensive Care Team (ICT):ICT provides acute mental health treatment to older adults in the person''s home or usual place of residence. Provide intensive services, up to three (3) or more times during the week, including weekends.Secure Dementia Care Program (SDCP): This initiative provides clinical support for the program, using a psychosocial, person-centred and goal-oriented philosophy and approach to care that builds on or maintains the strengths and capacity of individuals.The Manager contributes to the MHWS strategic planning, partnership with key community and government agencies, and clinical service provision in partnership with the Consultant Psychiatrists at BASICS, ICT and SDCP. The Manager is responsible for the development of the vision, goals, and operational procedures for the teams and is responsible for maintaining clinical standards related to the teams.The Manager is responsible for initiating and leading positive change, liaising with key stakeholders, promoting the professional development of all program staff, financial management, workforce planning, and any other projects identified through various needs analyses.The Manager contributes as a member of the MHWS Operations Leadership Group and participates in service review, planning, development, and monitoring activities.This role reports to the Operations Manager Community Services.Title: Operations Manager Community ServicesPhone: 0408 395 082Applications close at: 11:59pm on 28 March 2025.About Us:Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise four acute public hospitals and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasingWork-life balanceWestern Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people involved in our services. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance, and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the ''Employee Login'' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr