Team Leader/Senior Clinician MSTS
$107,260–$143,098 year
On-site · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Team Leader and Senior Clinician MSTS (Mobile Support and Treatment Service) based in Hawthorn, Melbourne. Role combines 0.5 FTE Team Leader duties with 0.5 Senior Clinician responsibilities, providing support to consumers with complex mental health needs in home and community settings. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations with MST manager, roster development, chairing clinical reviews when needed, coordinating intake and case management reviews, providing line supervision, coaching junior staff, participating in senior clinical leadership meetings, and fostering therapeutic alliances with consumers and families; collaborating across inpatient, ED and community services; ensuring compliance with activity-based funding and accurate documentation; contributing to consultation services and community development; and maintaining professional standards and regulatory compliance. Required qualifications span OT, Social Work, and Nursing with relevant registrations and substantial post-qualification experience in mental health, plus willingness to undergo required immunisations and background checks.
Required Qualifications
- Registration with AHPRA for applicable professions (OT, SW, Nursing as applicable)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Masters of Clinical Practice in Occupational Therapy for OT roles
- Approved degree in Social Work (AASW eligibility) for Social Workers
- Postgraduate diploma or specialist post-basic course for mental health nursing (Division 3) for Nursing
- Minimum 7 years post-qualification clinical experience in Mental Health (desirable)
- Criminal History Check (Nationally Coordinated) or willingness to obtain
- Eligibility for full membership with relevant professional bodies (AASW, etc.)
Additional Requirements
- Australian working rights required or equivalent per local regulations
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