Job Description:
Team Leader (RPN5 or Allied Health OT5 or SW5)
- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Full time permanent position, Hawthorn location
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
About the Role
You are a Senior Mental Health Clinician who brings extensive experience in providing support to consumers from an intensive home, and community based, Recovery orientated practice. Your main roles will consist of:
- Supporting the MST manager in overseeing daily operations
- Develop the roster in line with SVHM roster policy
- Support chairing of the clinical review at times when the manager is absent
- Attend weekly intake meeting to review consumers suitable for case management with MST
- Support monthly line supervision in alignment with the EBA, CWMS requirements
- Offer coaching and mentorship to junior case managers, especially within Mobile Support and Treatment Services, catering to consumers with complex needs
- Attend senior clinical leadership meetings to support the effective functioning of services, particularly within the Hawthorn Clinic.
- Foster strong therapeutic alliances with consumers and actively involve them, along with their family/carers/supporters, in comprehensive care planning and evaluation processes.
- Develop strong partnerships across the mental health program with inpatient, ED
- 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.
- Ensure strict compliance with activity-based funding requirements, diligently recording daily contacts, phase of care, outcome measures, and any ICD10 diagnoses
Classifications for this position will range from:
- RPN Grade 5 NP51 ($136,822 per annum pro rata)
- OT/SW Grade 5 AJ11 - AJ14 or AJ57 - AJ60 ($129,859 - $143,098 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution
- A minimum of 7 years post qualification clinical experience desired within Mental Health
- Occupational Therapists: registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Completion of undergraduate Degree in Occupational Therapy OR Masters of Clinical Practice in Occupational Therapy.
- Social Workers – An approved degree in Social Work (by the AASW) and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. International Social Workers will need to be able to provide evidence of their assessment of international qualifications from the AASW (inclusive of the reference number).
- Nursing: Completion of post graduate diploma or a specialist undergraduate mental health nursing program or, a specialist post basic course of training which led to previous registration as a division 3 nurse. Registrations with AHPRA.
- A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Free car parking
- 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 the Mental Health Team
The St Vincent’s Mental Health Program is looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change and continuous improvement 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.
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).
Closing Date:
3 July 2026 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 https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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