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

Are you passionate about empowering people through group therapy and recovery-focused programs? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Mental Health Clinician – Allied Health Group Coordinator to join our Adult Mental Health Program at the Atherton Road Centre in Oakleigh.

This is a part-time (0.6–0.8 EFT) or full-time opportunity to take a leadership role in developing and delivering innovative, evidence-based group interventions that make a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges.

In this role, you will coordinate and lead the ARC Group Program, working alongside case managers, consumers, carers, and the Lived & Living Experience Workforce. Your expertise will guide the design and delivery of group therapies and wellbeing interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs, including serious mental illness, psychosocial issues, and dual diagnoses.

Opportunities in this role include: 

• Lead with impact – coordinate referrals and oversee engaging group programs that promote psychological wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
• Deliver real outcomes – facilitate and support therapies such as CBT and ACT for conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and psychosis.
• Shape the future – provide clinical leadership, supervision, and education to the next generation of mental health professionals.
• Champion recovery – partner with consumers and families using the Strengths Model to support individual recovery journeys.
• Drive innovation – contribute to service development, quality improvement, and inter-agency collaboration.

This position is open to Social Worker (Grade 3) & Occupational Therapy (Grade 3) disciplines. 

About Us
Monash Health Mental Health Services serves nearly one million people across five local government areas and over 1,000 staff. The program offers a wide range of clinical units including adult, youth, infant, and specialist services, as well as drug and alcohol and gender dysphoria clinics. Supported by specialist research through Southern Synergy, it also runs several Prevention and Recovery Care Services (PARCS) and Community Care Units focused on recovery and rehabilitation. An integrated operational and clinical structure ensures high-quality care and strong support for staff, consumers, and their families.

About You

You are an experienced clinician with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, passionate about recovery-focused care and group interventions. You bring:

• Significant post-graduate experience in mental health practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in group dynamics, program development, and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supervising and supporting staff and students.
• A professional, adaptable, and outcome-focused approach.
• Desirable: experience working in Alcohol & Other Drugs.

Qualification & 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. 

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: 3 October 2025.