Part-Time Forensic Mental Health Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Counselling services

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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

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