Practice Lead

1 week ago

Epsom, New Zealand Lifeline Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

*Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us*

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

*Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity*

We're looking for a skilled and compassionate Practice Lead with Mental Health experience to strengthen the quality, safety, and impact of Lifeline's services.

This is a fixed term contract until 30 June

In this role, you'll:

• Lead evidence-informed, high-quality practice across Lifeline, with a strong focus on managing mental health and suicide risk.

• Ensure clinical policies, procedures, and standards are current, communicated, and consistently applied.

• Lead, train, and enable high standards of delivery through the safe practice of staff and volunteers.

• Drive continuous quality improvement and uphold professional practice standards.

• Provide supervision and guidance to the Senior Shift Supervisor, Warmline team, and Volunteer team.

• Support case management and complex risk presentations, including frequent callers.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of service enhancements.

*Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience*

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A recognised clinical qualification in counselling (with relevant registration).

• Proven experience in mental health, crisis intervention, risk awareness and suicide prevention.

• Strong leadership and supervision skills, with the ability to empower and support teams.

• A commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence managing complex risk situations.

*Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us*

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

  • Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
  • Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
  • Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
  • A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
  • Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
  • Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
  • Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution

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