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Day Program Associate Manager

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior Mental Health Clinician providing advanced clinical leadership, discharge planning, and continuity of care for patients transitioning from inpatient to community-based settings.

Role type

Senior IC mental health clinician (associate manager)

Builds

Discharge pathways and community-based recovery programs

Domain

Mental health / Psychiatry

Required skills

Advanced clinical skills in mental health care, Group therapy facilitation, Discharge planning and coordination, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Hospital health fund contract knowledge, Quality project leadership (ACHS accreditation)

Preferred skills

Experience with ACHS accreditation, WHS compliance knowledge

Technologies

AHPRA registration, ACHS standards

Responsibilities

Drive supportive discharge processes from inpatient to outpatient services, Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Day Program clinicians, Support facilitators during group therapy sessions, Promote day and outreach programs to secure referrals, Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, Lead quality projects for ACHS accreditation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC