Forensic Clinical Specialist

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Counselling services

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia in East Melbourne is seeking a Senior Clinical Specialist on a 0.6 FTE, fixed-term basis to November 2027. You will provide expert clinical assessment, conduct risk evaluations, and supervise staff within the Clarendon Clinic team.

The role focuses on forensic presentations and complex mental health needs while collaborating across internal and external partners. The position offers opportunities for leadership, supervision, and professional development in a

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA (if relevant).
• A minimum of 10 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health Services.
• Experience in assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management for complex mental health presentations.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision to other mental health staff.
• Understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and related legislation.
• Valid Victorian driver's license; Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of clinical assessment and consultation to staff.
• Lead supervision, education and leadership within a recovery oriented practice.
• Undertake assessments and consultations with targeted interventions for complex cases.
• Engage external stakeholders and collaborate across teams within the service.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Part time 0.6 FTE, fixed term until November 2027 Senior Clinical Specialist Position Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne location

About the Role Centrally located and close to multiple public transport routes. A great opportunity to increase your skills in forensic mental health. You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment and consultation to clinical staff of the St. Vincent’s integrated adult MHS, demonstrating excellence in risk assessment and management of consumers with forensic backgrounds, or identified problem behaviours that may present a forensic risk. You 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 practice providing supervision, education, and leadership to staff Work one to one and build an alliance and capacity with external stakeholders, and other teams within the mental health program Undertake assessment and provision of consultations that recommend targeted interventions to clinical staff and consumers with complex mental health needs and forensic presentations.

Classifications for this position will range from:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5 NP51 ($140,925 per annum pro rata)
• Occupational Therapist Grade 5/Social Worker Grade 5 AJ11 – AJ14 / AJ57 - AJ60 ($133,754 - $147,394 per annum pro rata)
• Psychologist Grade 4 PM1 – PM5 ($123,302 - $148,309 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

Current registration with AHPRA (if relevant)

A minimum of 10 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health Services

Extensive experience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services for consumers with complex mental health presentations, including problems behaviours, complex risk profiles, and forensic presentations. Experience in providing clinical supervision to other mental health staff A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (including amendments) and other relevant legislation Current Victorian driver’s license 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.
• 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 facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• 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 the Mental Health Team

St. Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The Clarendon Clinic Continuing Care Teams provide 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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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 | FCS Program Manager 9231 5400

Closing Date

22 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation 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/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

Company Overview

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.