Clinician – Case Management

Location: Maribyrnong Community Team/Saltwater Clinic

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: RPN4 (Yr1-3), OT4, SW4, P3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

Western Health is seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician (RPN4/OT4/SW4/P3) to join the Intensive Support Program at Maribyrnong Community Team/Saltwater Clinic. The role provides advanced, recovery-oriented clinical care to consumers with complex and high-risk mental health and psychosocial needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive assessment, formulation, evidence-based intervention, risk assessment and management, care coordination, outreach and assertive engagement.
• Providing clinical guidance and mentoring to colleagues and students.
• Supporting complex decision-making, workload prioritization and safe service delivery.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary care.

Applicants require substantial public mental health experience, advanced clinical skills, strong knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and external services. Experience in trauma-informed, culturally safe and recovery-focused practice is essential, along with strong communication, documentation, organisational and clinical governance skills. A current Victorian driver's licence and relevant professional registration are required.

As an RPN4 within ISP, you will:

• Provide advanced assessment, evidence-based interventions and recovery-focused care for consumers with complex mental health and psychosocial needs, including outreach and home visits.
• Develop and monitor collaborative care plans, manage clinical risks, elevate concerns and support complex/high-risk presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care, liaise with internal and external services, advocate for consumers and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records, ensuring compliance with Western Health, ABF, legislative and professional requirements.
• Provide clinical leadership through mentoring and supporting junior staff/students, contributing to handovers, clinical governance, quality improvement, supervision and professional development.

About you:

• 5+ years' nursing or 7+ years' allied health experience in complex, high-demand clinical settings.
• Strong knowledge of consumer rights, recovery-focused care, AMHS and evidence-based interventions.
• Understanding of professional ethics, mental health legislation, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, and public mental health policies.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, reliability and professionalism.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse consumers and families using culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented practice.
• Experience working with primary healthcare and community services.
• Current Victorian driver's licence and professional registration.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions. More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development:

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion:

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment:

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact? If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 29 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Program Manager Judy Magri 70718700.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.