Job Description: Part time 0.6 FTE, fixed term until November 2027 Senior Clinical Specialist Position Clarendon Clinic - East Melbourne location About the Role Centrally located and close to multiple public transport routes. A great opportunity to increase your skills in forensic mental health. You will provide a high standard of clinical assessment and consultation to clinical staff of the St. Vincent’s integrated adult MHS, demonstrating excellence in risk assessment and management of consumers with forensic backgrounds, or identified problem behaviours that may present a forensic risk. You will join a dynamic community mental health team operating under a recovery-oriented model of care, utilising the Strengths Model of Case Management. Work within the Strengths Model of recovery orientated practice providing supervision, education, and leadership to staff Work one to one and build an alliance and capacity with external stakeholders, and other teams within the mental health program Undertake assessment and provision of consultations that recommend targeted interventions to clinical staff and consumers with complex mental health needs and forensic presentations. Classifications for this position will range from: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5 NP51 ($140,925 per annum pro rata) Occupational Therapist Grade 5/Social Worker Grade 5 AJ11 – AJ14 / AJ57 - AJ60 ($133,754 - $147,394 per annum pro rata) Psychologist Grade 4 PM1 – PM5 ($123,302 - $148,309 per annum pro rata) Your Contribution Current registration with AHPRA (if relevant) A minimum of 10 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health Services Extensive experience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services for consumers with complex mental health presentations, including problems behaviours, complex risk profiles, and forensic presentations. Experience in providing clinical supervision to other mental health staff A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (including amendments) and other relevant legislation Current Victorian driver’s license 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 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 the Mental Health Team St. Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The Clarendon Clinic Continuing Care Teams provide ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of disability in the City of Yarra. 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 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). Contact: Drew Bishop | FCS Program Manager 9231 5400 Closing Date: 22 November 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 [email protected] View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. 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