Senior Mental Health Case Manager — Lead & Inspire Care

St Vincent’S Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a Senior Clinical Nurse at the Clarendon Clinic, East Melbourne. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with a monthly Accrued Day Off, working within a dynamic mental health team that follows recovery-oriented practice and the Strengths Model of Case Management.

You will lead clinical assessment, treatment and support for adults with complex needs, supervise staff, and engage families in care planning.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification nursing experience.
• Clinical Community Mental Health experience.
• Experience with early psychosis and recovery framework.
• Experience supervising mental health staff.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2022 and amendments.
• Valid Victorian driver’s license.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Strengths Model of recovery oriented practice providing supervision to staff.
• Build a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and involve them in planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
• Assess, provide treatment and deliver targeted interventions to consumers with complex mental health needs and their carers.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical supervision

Mental Health Act knowledge

Driver's license

Criminal history check

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a Senior Clinical Nurse at the Clarendon Clinic, East Melbourne. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with a monthly Accrued Day Off, working within a dynamic mental health team that follows recovery-oriented practice and the Strengths Model of Case Management.

You will lead clinical assessment, treatment and support for adults with complex needs, supervise staff, and engage families in care planning.