Senior Clinician - Case Management

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne's inner west invites applications for a Senior Mental Health Clinician within the Maribyrnong Community Mental Health Team. You will provide recovery-oriented assessment, treatment and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs, managing a caseload while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

As a senior clinician, you will mentor junior staff, contribute to clinical governance, and support service improvement while working within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Advanced mental health assessment, formulation, and risk management.
• Development of recovery-focused care plans with consumers and carers.
• Coordination of care with internal teams, primary health providers, and community services.
• Senior clinical advice and support for complex presentations.
• Mentoring junior clinicians and students in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Participation in clinical reviews, governance, and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced mental health assessment, formulation and risk management.
• Develop recovery-focused care plans with consumers, families and carers.
• Coordinate care with internal teams and community services.
• Provide senior clinical advice for complex/high-risk cases.
• Mentor junior clinicians and students.

Skills

Advanced mental health assessment

Risk management

Care coordination

Mentoring

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8996

• Location: Saltwater Clinic (Maribyrnong)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (with monthly Accrued Day Off)
• Salary: Grade 4 Mental Health Professional (RPN, OT or SW4) or Grade 3 Psychologist + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced mental health clinician to join the Maribyrnong Community Mental Health Team in a Senior clinical position.

The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides recovery-oriented assessment, treatment and care coordination for consumers experiencing complex mental health needs. Alongside managing an allocated caseload, the role provides day-to-day clinical guidance, mentoring and support to clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing advanced mental health assessment, formulation, treatment and risk management.
• Developing recovery-focused care plans in partnership with consumers, families and carers.
• Coordinating care with internal teams, primary health providers and community services.
• Providing senior clinical advice and support for complex or high-risk presentations.
• Mentoring junior clinicians, students and less experienced staff.
• Contributing to clinical reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, service improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Supporting a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about delivering quality healthcare services to patients within your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 November 2026.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm