Community Mental Health Senior Clinician
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
* Full‐Time, Fixed‐Term to 25th Oct 2026.
* Open to Grade 3 Allied Health and Psychology Professionals.
* 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and monthly ADOs.
About RMH & the team
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services is a collaborative and supportive work environment committed to providing evidence‐based treatments to consumers and carers with serious mental illness. We are located in the midst of the Puckle Street precinct surrounded by cafés, parks and public transport (trams, trains and buses).
Your new role
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver evidence‐based care to consumers with complex mental health needs while maintaining an active caseload.
* Provide senior clinical leadership and support the Team Leader, Program Manager and clinicians to drive high‐quality service delivery.
* Contribute expert diagnostic assessment, formulation, treatment planning and clinical advice.
* Lead and participate in discipline‐specific and multidisciplinary activities and meetings.
* Provide and participate in clinical supervision, supporting workforce development.
* Support day‐to‐day team operations, including workload management and clinical decision‐making.
About you
You are an experienced senior clinician who thrives in both leadership and hands‐on clinical practice.
Requirements:
* Qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist (with clinical endorsement) or Social Worker.
* Minimum 5–7 years experience working with people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness.
* Demonstrated knowledge and application of evidence‐based interventions across complex presentations.
* Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with confidence using clinical information systems and IT platforms.
* Current Victorian Driver's Licence and ability to travel as required for community‐based work.
Why work with RMH Mental Health Services?
* Generous leave entitlements: 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and an additional day off per month for full‐time staff.
* Earn up to $12,000 tax‐free earnings with our salary packaging options.
* Discounted health and wellness facility access with Fitness Passport.
* Career development and leadership growth.
* We live by our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together.
To view the full position description, click on the apply button!
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as received and the position may close prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self‐determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
RMH is a child‐safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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