At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality mental health support to clients at risk of homelessness.
- Company: St. Vincent’s Health Australia, a leader in community mental health services.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, employee assistance program, fitness discounts, and career development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in your community.
- Qualifications: 5+ years clinical experience in mental health and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Based at the Clarendon Clinic, East Melbourne. This is a part-time, permanent role (0.5 EFT) in the Allied Health group at St. Vincent’s Health Australia.
Join the Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service and provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment and secondary consultation to clients and staff of the St. Vincent’s integrated adult Mental Health Service and their carers. This role is community-based, serving clients who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness with serious mental illness and related disability. Work within a recovery-oriented model of care using the Strengths Model of Case Management.
Responsibilities
- Work within the Strengths Model of recovery-oriented practice.
- Provide discipline-specific interventions to consumers who are currently registered with the Clarendon Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service.
- Assist with and undertake the assessment, provision of treatment and delivery of targeted interventions to consumers with complex mental health needs and their family/carers in line with SVMH policies and strategic direction.
Your Contribution
- A minimum of 5 years post-qualification clinical experience within Mental Health.
- Developed knowledge in working with substance use and addiction.
- 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 willingness to obtain.
What We Offer
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ability to join Fitness Passport
- Staff Health Centre
- Discounts and promotions through our Foundation
- Career development & advancement encouraged
- Culture of continuous improvement
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 needs of clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, using a recovery-focused Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice.
We value creativity, teamwork and a commitment to making a difference in people’s lives. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities and seek staff who are warm, friendly and collaborative.
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately and the advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities; inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. For information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM, please visit our website. SVHA may require immunisations/vaccinations (including flu) as part of its duty of care in healthcare settings.
Contact: Drew Bishop | Manager, Clarendon Clinic
Ph: 9231 5400
Closing Date: 3 October 2025 11:59pm
Senior Mental Health Clinician employer: St Vincent's Health Australia
St Vincent's Health Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead legal strategy in a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to delivering life-changing healthcare. With a strong commitment to values such as Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne, the role provides access to significant national projects while making a meaningful impact on communities across Australia.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Health Australia Recruitment Team
