Community Mental Health Clinician | RPN

St Vincent's Private Hospitals Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia Limited is seeking a Community Mental Health Clinician to join the Clarendon Clinic team in East Melbourne. The role focuses on high-quality clinical assessment, treatment and outreach support for adults with complex mental health needs within a recovery-oriented framework.

You will work with a Mobile Support Mental Health Team, using the Strengths Model to engage clients and families, and contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of their care on a 7-day

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in OT or Social Work.
• Post-graduate qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and actively engage them in planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
• Undertake assessment, provision of treatment and delivery of targeted interventions to consumers with complex mental health needs and their carers following SVMH policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Recovery-oriented practice

Strengths Model

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Social Work

Post-graduate qualifications in relevant area of specialty

Job description

Community Mental Health Clinician | RPN# Careers## Community Mental Health Clinician | RPNApply: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: December 7, 2026 (30 days left to apply): JR152418## Job Description:* Permanent, part time 0.8 FTE* Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3* Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne location**About the Role**Based 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 outreach support to clients of the St. Vincent’s integrated adult MHS and their carers, demonstrating excellence in discipline specific and recovery-focused case management skills You will join a dynamic Mobile Support 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 practice* Build a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their care* Undertake 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 SVMH policies and strategic direction* Work a 7-day rotation roster Classifications for this position will range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 NP81 - NP74 ($107,546 - $119,438 per annum pro rata)**Your Contribution*** Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Social Work* A minimum of at least 3 years within the clinical mental health field* Experience 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 framework* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skillsPost-graduate qualifications in relevant area of specialty or in the process of achieving the same are desirable* A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check, or willing to obtain**What We Offer*** A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* A healthy work/life balance encouraged.* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Salary 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 carparks* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvement**About Mental Health**St. Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The Clarendon Mobile Support 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’s**St 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. **Application*** Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting 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 SVHM SVHA 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/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). **Contact:** Drew Bishop | Manager, Clarendon MSTPh: 9231 5400## Closing Date:6 December 2026 11:59pm