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Senior Clinician - Statewide Addiction Hub

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$108K–$124K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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The role of the Senior Clinician is working with all key stakeholders including the State-wide lead service, Turning Point, the other Partner Hubs but in particular the Area MH & Wellbeing services in the designated service area for the St. Vincent's Partner Providers Initiative. This is a position of clinical leadership. The role works in collaboration with the manager, deputy clinical director and other discipline seniors as part of DoAM service delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring client care is provided in accordance with evidenced based, research informed integrated care for people with MH & Substance use issues. Provide high quality clinical and operational leadership that ensures the day to day activities of the service are carried out in an effective manner; Provide guidance to clinicians on appropriate allocation of clients for consultation, assessment and treatment; Provide advanced primary and secondary consultation including risk and dual diagnosis, case planning, crisis support, brief interventions and referrals for clients; Ensure a high standard of documentation which complies with professional, legislative and organisational standards; Be responsible for coordinating timely data entry and reporting. Classifications for this position will range from OT/SW Grade 4 HR9 - HR12 or HR25 - HR28 ($ 107,260 - $ 122,548 per annum pro rata) Psychologist Grade 3 PL1 - PL4 ($108,279 - $123,905 per annum pro rata) RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($ 121,274 - $ 130,603 per annum pro rata) Your Contribution A minimum of at least 5 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health Services and AOD Bachelor Degree in either Occupational Therapy or Social Work, Clinical Masters in Psychology and current Registration as a Psychologist under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 (Vic), Division 3 or Division 1 Nurse with Psychiatric Endorsement from the AHPRA -A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

Benefits

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA 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 facilitiesSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout the Department of Addiction MedicineWorking at St Vincent'sSt 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.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your applicationShortlisting 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 SVHMSVHA 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/vaccinationsClosing Date:1 August 2026 11:59pmReconciliation 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 eHealth insuranceVision insurance

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Job Description: Full time fixed term until 30/6/2027, Fitzroy location Excellent benefits including salary packaging Friendly and supportive team environment


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