Mental Health Clinician - Prevention and Recovery Service - Clayton

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About the Role

Join our team as an experienced mental health clinician on a part-time basis through until December 20 2026. The Monash Health, Clayton PARCS operates in a residential setting in Clayton. Consumers are admitted and supported through their individual recovery journey by our dedicated multidisciplinary team who:  

• Provide patient centred and recovery focused care to consumers through and outreach, community model of care  

• Support consumers unique journey to a life inspired by hope and potential in a least restrictive manner  

• Work collaboratively within a small team comprised of medical, allied and nursing clinicians  

About Us

Clayton PARCS is a community based short term recovery and rehabilitation service providing assessment and psychosocial support to consumers provided by our multidisciplinary clinical team and non-clinical partner organisation Well Ways.

The PARCS Mental Health Clinician provides mental health assessment and treatment to people who require short term community residential based mental health assessment, treatment and support. Our clinicians are required to have a good working knowledge of the mental health service structure, including both public health and Mental Health Community Support services, and of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022. 

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge: 

• Demonstrated capacity to perform community-based mental health assessments of people in an acute phase of a psychiatric disorder including comprehensive risk assessments  

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in recovery orientated practice, family and carer inclusive practice and supported decision making  

• Substantial relevant experience in community-based assessment of acute and chronically mentally ill people and of people with a range of mental disorders  

Mandatory requirements of the role:

RPN Grade 3 Year 1-4 (NP81-NP74)

In Return

• Work collaboratively between mental health services and programs in the Monash Health, Adult Mental Health Program  

• Work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality, professional care and interventions to consumers in a community setting

• Make a difference in vulnerable consumers lives, supporting them to remain well in the community  

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Brad Morton on 0417 016 771 or Matthew Parker on 0400 144 884

Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 31 May 2026