Senior Mental Health Clinician - Allied Health Group Coordinator

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. 

About the Role | Part Time (0.7 EFT), ongoing based at Atherton Road Centre (Oakleigh).

The Senior Mental Health Clinician, Group Coordinator is a part-time (0.7 EFT) senior clinical role responsible for the ongoing development, coordination, and delivery of the Group Program for consumers of the ARC and the Clayton Mental Health Program. The position leads a holistic psychosocial recovery-focused program, working collaboratively with lived and living experience workers, case managers, discipline leads, allied health staff, management, and consumers to co-design and deliver a range of therapeutic group interventions.

The Group Coordinator is responsible for identifying the need for new groups based on trends, feedback, evaluations, and clinical observations, and for planning and implementing these groups using co-design principles with relevant ARC staff. The role oversees all group program activities and actively participates in facilitation, review, and evaluation to ensure quality and effectiveness.

In this role, you will apply advanced clinical expertise in-group interventions for consumers with complex presentations, including serious mental illness, co-morbid high-prevalence disorders, psychosocial difficulties, and dual diagnosis. The role also contributes to the provision of high quality, collaborative mental health care through close partnership with other staff and stakeholders.

This position is open to Social Worker (Grade 3), Occupational Therapy (Grade 3) and Nursing disciplines (RPN4). 

About Us

Monash Health Mental Health Services supports nearly one million people across five local government areas. Our 1,000+ staff deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care across adult, youth, infant, and specialist programs.

As Victoria’s largest public health service, we combine compassionate care with research excellence through Southern Synergy, providing strong support for both staff and consumers.

About You

You’re a motivated, experienced clinician who thrives on collaboration and recovery-focused practice. You bring:

• Extensive mental health experience.
• Expertise in group facilitation and evidence-based therapies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring others.
• (Desirable) Experience in Alcohol & Other Drugs.

Qualification and registration requirements are outlined in the Position Description.

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Caroline Le Brun on 0436 370 334.

Position Description can be found here.
Social Worker, Grade 3 Role Statement can be found here. 
Occupational Therapy, Grade 3 Role Statement can be found here. 
Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Grade 4 Role Statement can be found here. 

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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

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: 5 February 2026