Community Mental Health Clinician

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Job Description :

Full time 1.0 EFT – PermanentAllied Health 2Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne location

About The Role

Based at our Clarendon Clinic, which is centrally located and close to multiple public transport routes, this is a great opportunity to increase your skills in community mental health. You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment and support to clients of the St. Vincent's integrated adult MHS and their carers, demonstrating excellence in discipline specific and recovery-focused case management skills

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 practiceBuild a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family / carers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their careUndertake the assessment, provision of treatment and delivery of targeted interventions to consumers with complex mental health related needs and their family / carers in line with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022, SVMH policies and strategic direction

Classifications for this position will range from

OT / SW Grade 2 YB20 - YB23 or YC42 - YC45 ($88,030 - $101,19720 per annum)Psychologist Grade 2 PK1 - PK4 ($92,627 - $104,811 per annum)

Your Contribution

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Social WorkClinical Masters in Psychology and current Registration as a Psychologist under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 (Vic)A minimum of at least 2 years post qualification within your profession, preferably within the mental health fieldExperience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services to consumers with a serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers within a recovery frameworkHighly developed interpersonal and communication skillsPost-graduate qualifications in relevant area of specialty or in the process of achieving the same are desirableA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA 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 facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Free car parkingDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health

St Vincent's is proud of its International reputation for delivery of The St Vincent's Mental Health Program is undergoing an exciting time of review and we are looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change can bring. We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care, and are warm and friendly. We are looking for like-minded staff who are passionate, enjoy team work, and who come to work to make a difference to people's lives. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

The Clarendon Clinic Continuing Care Team provides 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.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

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 : Will Drapac | Manager, Clarendon Clinic

Ph : Closing Date :

20 July 2025 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 Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit about-us / reconciliation or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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