Senior Mental Health Clinician - Psychiatric Triage Service

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United StatesFull TimePsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join Monash Health as a Senior Mental Health Clinician - Psychiatric Triage Service in United States. Join Monash Health Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive public health service. For more than 170 years, we’ve delivered safe, high‑quality healthcare to people at every life stage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Will Need A relevant qualification as outlined in the discipline‑specific supporting documentation A demonstrated commitment to working in mental health, including: Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health (as outlined in the position description below) Experience or understanding of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Forensic Mental Health (highly regarded) Demonstrated experience in an inpatient unit or similar acute mental health setting Current AHPRA registration (where applicable) What We Offer In return, Monash Health offers a genuinely rewarding career with opportunities to: Expand your clinical and leadership expertise Influence service innovation and workforce development Contribute to high‑quality, recovery‑focused mental health care across a large and diverse service You’ll also benefit from: Ongoing professional development and leadership training Career progression opportunities within Victoria’s largest public health service A supportive, collaborative, and values‑based team environment For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Kirsty Barger on 0439 060 321 Position Description can be found here Nursing attachment can be found here We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.
  • Coordinate timely responses by: Referring internally to specialist mental health services Linking consumers wit.
  • manage competing priorities A commitment to delivering recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed care The ability.

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: 20 March 2026.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 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.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Monash Health as a Senior Mental Health Clinician - Psychiatric Triage Service.

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentPsychiatric triageRisk managementClinical adviceCrisis interventionMental health legislationEvidence-based practiceDecision-makingRecovery-oriented careTrauma-informed careMultidisciplinary teamworkAcute mental health careAlcohol and other drugs (AOD)Forensic mental healthCommunicationOrganisational skills
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Monash Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health assessment, Psychiatric triage, Risk management, Clinical advice, Crisis intervention, Mental health legislation, Evidence-based practice, Decision-making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and determine the urgency of mental health concerns for the Psychiatric Triage Service. They are responsible for coordinating timely responses, including internal referrals, external agency linkages, and providing clinical risk manag...

Benefits package: Ongoing professional development, Leadership training, Career progression opportunities, Supportive team environment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Monash Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Clayton, Victoria
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Ongoing professional development
Leadership training
Career progression opportunities
Supportive team environment

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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