Clinical Case Manager - SECU Diversion - Dandenong

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About the Role

Join our team as a Clinical Case Manager on a Full-time ongoing basis, Monday to Friday. SECU Diversion operates from Dandenong Community Service Building and Dandenong Hospital. Consumers are seen both at the clinic and in their own environment.  

• 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

The SECU Diversion Program values and supports each person’s unique journey to a life inspired by hope and potential, in a least restrictive manner. SECU Diversion provides intensive recovery-oriented treatment to consumers experiencing a range of mental health problems.

Clinicians are required to manage a number of consumers, providing; direct support and interventions, coordination of care, and referral to other relevant community professionals, agencies and services to support the individual needs of consumers, their carers and family members.  

The service operates from Dandenong Community Service Building between the hours of 08:30-17:00 Monday-Friday. Consumers are seen both at the clinic and in their own environments. 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 and Emergency Department 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:

• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Required to hold a post graduate diploma in psychiatric/mental health nursing or to have completed a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a specialist post basic course of training which led to registration as a Division 3 Nurse

OR

• Registered Nurse who has obtained a sole qualification in Mental Health Nursing (has a completed a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing)

OR

• Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing qualification and holds an academic post graduate qualification in mental nursing qualification (minimum diploma level)
• At least 5 years post qualification relevant mental health experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills 
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence 

In Return

• Work collaboratively between mental health services and the NDIS  
• Work within a small multi-disciplinary team delivering intensive outreach community care to a culturally diverse demographic of consumers 
• 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 Grace Sodomaco – Service Manager on 0401 318 910

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 19 July 2026