Day Program Associate Manager

Healthscope Hospitals; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible across network

Professional development & supervision

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Melbourne Clinic is seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join the Day Program Therapy Team as Associate Manager. You will provide advanced clinical leadership, oversee discharge planning across Day Program and Outreach Services, and support seamless transitions from inpatient to outpatient settings.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate referrals, strengthen connections between services, and champion recovery-focused, patient-centered care within

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional with AHPRA Division 1.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mental health care.
• Experience in discharge planning and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to Day Program clinicians.
• Drive discharge planning from inpatient to outpatient.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Promote outreach referrals to appropriate programs.
• Lead quality projects and ACHS accreditation.

Skills

Mental health leadership

Group therapy

Discharge planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Clinical supervision

AHPRA Registration

Education

AHPRA Division 1 Registration

Job description

Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician passionate about supporting recovery and continuity of care? Join The Melbourne Clinic as a Day Program Associate Manager, working with our Day Program team to help patients achieve meaningful outcomes through evidence-based treatment and community-based support.

0.8 EFT to Full-time employment opportunity

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Inclusive, values-led workplace

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Senior Mental Health Clinician to join The Melbourne Clinic's Day Program Therapy Team as an Associate Manager.

As a valued member of our team, you will work closely with the Day Program Manager to provide advanced clinical leadership within the Day Program and oversee discharge planning across our Day Program and Outreach Services. In this pivotal role, you will champion safe and effective transitions from inpatient care to outpatient and community-based settings, while promoting Day Program opportunities and supporting Outreach referrals.

Working closely with patients, families, treating teams and external providers, you will coordinate discharge planning, facilitate referrals, and ensure continuity of care to support positive recovery outcomes. You will play a key role in strengthening connections between inpatient, outpatient and community services, helping patients access the support they need throughout their recovery journey.

The Day Program delivers evidence-based therapeutic programs for individuals experiencing a range of psychiatric conditions within a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's largest private mental health services and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working alongside a highly experienced and dedicated team.

Competitive remuneration will be offered in line with the applicable EBA of your discipline, based on your classification level and recognised years of experience.

About us:

The Melbourne Clinic is Australia's largest private mental health service, providing 203 inpatient beds, a standalone Day Program Centre, Outreach Program, Consultation Liaison Service, and consulting suites across three locations.

Renowned nationally and internationally for excellence in mental health care, we deliver evidence-based, patient-centred services that support recovery and wellbeing. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine Specialists, Pain Medicine Specialists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Art Therapists, and other dedicated support professionals, all working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

At The Melbourne Clinic, we foster a culture of compassion, collaboration, respect and continuous learning, where every team member plays a valued role in supporting recovery.

Why Join Us?

• Diverse and rewarding opportunities in mental health care
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development
• Access to clinical supervision and education programs
• Career development opportunities within Healthscope's national network
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Attractive employee benefits
• Convenient Richmond location with excellent public transport access

The Melbourne Clinic is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a culturally safe workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and promote supportive discharge processes and patient journey from inpatient to outpatient services
• Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to Day Program clinicians and Day Program Managers
• Provide support to facilitators during group therapy sessions, with the potential for group facilitation when the need arises
• Promote day and outreach programs to secure appropriate outpatient referrals
• Attend and actively contribute to regular hospital multidisciplinary team meetings
• Engage diverse internal and external stakeholders to build strong collaborative care networks
• Lead quality projects for ACHS accreditation and ensure WHS compliance
• Current AHPRA Division 1 Registration or relevant Social Work/Allied Health/Psychology qualifications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with advanced clinical skills in mental health care
• Proven experience facilitating group therapy and understanding core group components
• Ability to guide, support, and foster a positive working environment for a team of experienced multidisciplinary clinicians
• Sound knowledge of hospital health fund contracts and episode management
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred and quality patient care without judgement

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of ourCommunity of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every dayour people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 3 November 2026

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.