Mental Health Clinical Lead

Contract or Temp

Lead Mental Health Services on the Mid North Coast. Interim opportunities from 3 months, with potential extensions through to the end of 2026.

Interim leadership opportunities in youth mental health
Clinical and operational leadership pathways available
Flexible salary package negotiable for the right person

Be Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Mental Health Leaders interested in interim contract opportunities across the Mid North Coast of NSW.

We are partnering with a well-established youth mental health service and are looking to connect with leaders who can step into key positions supporting multidisciplinary teams and high-quality service delivery. Engagements are expected to commence from a three-month term, with the potential to extend through to the end of 2026 for the right person.

These opportunities may suit professionals with experience in:

Clinical Leadership
Service Management
Centre or Program Management
Team Leadership
Youth Mental Health
Community Mental Health
Multidisciplinary team leadership
Clinical governance and quality improvement

We would love to hear from Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and other allied health professionals with demonstrated leadership experience.

About the opportunities

Interim contracts from 3 months
Potential extension through to the end of 2026
Locations across the Mid North Coast NSW
Opportunity to provide either clinical or operational leadership
Work with established multidisciplinary teams delivering services to young people and families
Attractive remuneration with flexibility for exceptional candidates

If you are an experienced mental health leader looking for an interim challenge, or if you are in a senior clinician role ready to step into leadership, we would love to have a confidential conversation.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Alana Tomlinson | Be Recruitment
📞 0481 814 488
✉️ [email protected]

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Recruiter Alana Tomlinson she/her

Principal Consultant | Specialist Contract & Permanent Recruitment Team

Determined to build a career that truly makes a difference, Alana has found both success and fulfilment in roles that allow her to work closely with people from all walks of life. From shaping young minds in the education sector to supporting adults into meaningful employment through recruitment, she has always thrived on helping others succeed.

Alana has long felt a strong pull to support vulnerable individuals and families. After becoming a mum to three beautiful children, her commitment to helping families and children only deepened.

Today, Alana brings together her passion for people and her recruitment expertise by placing talented professionals into impactful roles across the Social and Community Services sector — a space where she is able to contribute to real, lasting change.

Building long-term relationships and creating meaningful partnerships with clients and candidates enables Alana to understand each organisation’s unique needs and ensure the right person finds the right role.

If you’re exploring new career opportunities or looking to grow your team within Social Services, Alana would love to support you.

Specialist Areas: Mental Health, Domestic & Family Violence Services

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