Senior Mental Health Clinician | Homeless Outreach

• Full Time 1.0EFT – Fixed Term until August 2026
• Senior Role - Allied Health 3 (OT/SW)
• Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne location

About the Role



A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician who has a keen interest in joining the Clarendon Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (CHOPS) Team. 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.



This is a community based role in an innovative environment, working with clients who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of disability.



You will join a dynamic Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service operating under a recovery-oriented model of care, utilising the Strengths Model of Case Management.

• Work within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice
• Build a therapeutic alliance with the consumer and family/carers and actively engage them in the planning, delivery and evaluation of their care
• Undertake 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 SVMH policies and strategic direction
• Work a 7-day rotation roster

Classifications for this position will range from

• OT/SW Grade 3 YB24 - YB27 or YC46 - YC49 ($97,650.80 - $111,566 per annum)

Your Contribution

• A minimum of at 5 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health.
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (all disciplines except Social Work).
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health.
• Current Victorian driver’s license
• Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Staff Health Centre
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health

St. Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.



The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who suffer with a serious mental illness and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness in the Cities of Yarra and Boroondara. 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 Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. 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.



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: Drew Bishop | Manager, Clarendon Clinic

Ph: 9231 5400