Community Mental Health Clinician

St Vincent’s Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Fitness Passport

Salary Packaging

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited at the Clarendon Clinic in East Melbourne is seeking an Allied Health professional for a full-time permanent role with a monthly Accrued Day Off. You will deliver assessments, treatments and recovery-oriented case management within a multidisciplinary team in community mental health.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy or Social Work, with 2+ years post-qualification in mental health; nurses with postgraduate mental health

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• 2+ years post qualification in your profession, 3 years for Nursing.
• Experience in assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management within a recovery framework.
• Postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• Valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, treatment and support to adults with serious mental illness.
• Deliver targeted interventions and coordinate care within a recovery framework.
• Build therapeutic alliances with consumers and families.
• Engage in planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
• Work within Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Recovery-oriented practice

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Nursing in Mental Health

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant area

Job description

Job Description:Full time permanent opportunity with a monthly ADO!Allied Health 3Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne locationAbout the RoleBased at our Clarendon Clinic, which is centrally located and close to multiple public transport routes, this is a great opportunity to increase your skills in community mental health. You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment and support to consumers of the St. Vincent’s integrated adult MHS and their carers, demonstrating excellence in discipline specific and recovery-focused case management skillsYou will join a dynamic community mental health team operating under a recovery-oriented model of care, utilising the Strengths Model of Case Management.Work within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practiceBuild a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their careUndertake the assessment, provision of treatment and delivery of targeted interventions to consumers with complex mental health related needs and their family/carers in line with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022, SVMH policies and strategic directionClassifications for this position will range fromOT/SW Grade 3 YB24 - YB27 or YC46 - YC49 ($92,944 - $106,834 per annum pro rata)Your ContributionBachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Social WorkA minimum of at least 2 years post qualification within your profession, 3 years for Nursing preferably within the mental health fieldPost Graduate Nursing in Mental Health qualifications required for nursesPost-graduate qualifications in relevant area of specialty or in the process of achieving the same are desirableExperience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services to consumers with a serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers within a recovery frameworkHighly developed interpersonal and communication skillsA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout Mental HealthSt Vincent’s is proud of its International reputation for delivery of The St Vincent’s Mental Health Program is undergoing an exciting time of review and we are looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change can bring. We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care, and are warm and friendly. We are looking for like-minded staff who are passionate, enjoy team work, and who come to work to make a difference to people’s lives. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.The Clarendon Clinic Continuing Care Team provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of disability in the City of Yarra. The multidisciplinary team provides a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions using the recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.Working at St Vincent’sSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your applicationShortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinationsContact: Nigel Toomey | Manager, Clarendon ClinicPh: 03 9231 5400Closing Date:6 December 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]