Senior Clinician

• Location: Melton
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Salary: Open to RPN4, OT3, SW3 or P3

About the role:

Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) supports people after a suicide attempt or those experiencing serious suicidal ideation, intent, or planning. Clients are supported for 12-weeks with assertive, coordinated care. Each client is matched with a HOPE Clinician and Psychosocial Support Worker, providing both practical assistance and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

This is a Monday-Friday, business hours role, with potential for after-hours work as the program expands. The role is based at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (MH&WS) Melton Community Team.

The Outer Community team provides services to people in Melton including case management, acute community intervention, and the intensive support program.

Key responsibilities:

• Triage referrals, coordinate care, and deliver individual and family therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and review support plans with clients, monitoring progress and escalating care as needed.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to quality improvement through audits, KPI reporting, and service evaluation.
• Support education, research, and suicide prevention initiatives.
• Commit to professional growth and support the development of colleagues.

About you:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Nursing, with current AHPRA registration (or eligibility where applicable).
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, therapeutic intervention, and working with complex presentations.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and mentor staff.
• Experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
• A commitment to service development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to ensure coordinated, client-centred care.

Position Description

About Western Health:

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cassie Low via email

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.