Senior Triage Clinician - Psychiatric Triage Clinician

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We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

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Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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This is a full‑time position, open to experienced Mental Health Nurses (Registered Psychiatric Nurse qualification required)

If you are a proactive, motivated clinician who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about high‑quality mental health care, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You are an experienced mental health clinician with strong clinical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to work confidently in complex situations. You communicate effectively, build strong professional relationships, and contribute positively to team culture.

About the Role

The Psychiatric Triage Service (PTS) provides a 24‑hour, seven‑day telephone assessment and response service, supporting access to Monash Health Mental Health Services. PTS supports adult consumers aged 18-64 years and after-hours support for conusmers under 18 and 65 years and older.\

As a PTS Clinician, you will:

• Undertake comprehensivepreliminary mental health assessments


• Determinethepresence, urgency, and natureof mental health concerns


• Coordinatetimelyresponses by:


• Referring internally to specialist mental health services


• Linking consumers with external agencies


• Providingclinical advice, support, and risk management guidance

You Bring

• Extensive experience managingcomplex mental health presentations


• A strong working knowledge ofmental health legislation, policy, and evidence‑based practice


• Excellentorganisationaland decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities


• A commitment to deliveringrecovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed care


• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a supportive, multidisciplinary team

You Will Need

• Arelevant qualificationas outlined in the discipline‑specific supporting documentation


• A demonstrated commitment to working in mental health, including:


• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health (as outlined in the position description below)


• Experience or understanding ofAlcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)andForensic Mental Health(highly regarded)


• Demonstrated experience in aninpatient unit or similar acute mental health setting


• Current AHPRA registration(where applicable)

What We Offer

In return, Monash Health offers a genuinely rewarding career with opportunities to:

• Expand your clinical and leadershipexpertise


• Influence service innovation and workforce development


• Contribute to high‑quality, recovery‑focused mental health care across a large and diverse service

You’ll also benefit from:

• Ongoingprofessional development and leadership training


• Career progression opportunities within Victoria’s largest public health service


• Asupportive, collaborative, and values‑based team environment

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ourteamsplay a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity,transparencyand excellence.

You’llbe encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We areFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

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