Job Description: Ongoing training and development opportunities friendly and supportive team workplace Permanent, four days per week.
About the Role
The Senior Clinician, under the guidance of the Team Leader, Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist, collaborates with team members to deliver high-quality clinical treatment, recovery, and trauma-informed support to a caseload of consumers with a lived experience of mental illness and complex needs.
Clinical responsibilities encompass comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing support tailored to each consumer's unique needs, ensuring an integrated approach to their recovery and well-being.
Foster strong therapeutic alliances with consumers and actively involve them, along with their family/carers/supporters, in comprehensive care planning and evaluation processes.
Conduct thorough assessments, deliver targeted interventions, and provide treatment for individuals with intricate mental health needs, aligning practices with local policies and strategic directions.
Contribute significantly to primary, secondary, and tertiary consultation services, actively engaging in community development, education, and establishing effective liaisons with other supportive agencies.
Classifications
OT/SW Grade 4 HR9 - HR12 or HR25 - HR28 ($107,260 - $122,548 per annum pro rata)
RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($121,274 - $130,603 per annum pro rata)
Requirements
A minimum of at least 5 years clinical experience within Mental Health Services post qualification
Experience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services for people with serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers
Extensive experience in the delivery of clinical mental health services and preferably in a diverse range of mental health service settings, knowledge of relevant legislation,



mental health policy directions and principles and practice of community based service delivery including case management
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check, or willing to obtain
You may be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations)
What We Offer
Focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A 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 facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About Hawthorn Continuing Care Team
The Continuing Care Team offers specialized mental health treatment and support during business hours throughout the week.
Utilizing the Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice, this multidisciplinary team provides customized clinical and therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of consumers, carers, and supporters.
This approach ensures individualized care, focusing on leveraging each consumer's strengths to promote recovery and well-being.
About St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)
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.
Location
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Closing Date
18 September *******:59pm
Inclusion & Diversity
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne