APATT Case Manager | Older Adult Mental Health

Job Description:

Mental Health Grade 4 Nurse – Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT)

• Permanent Grade 4 Mental Health Nurse
• Full time with a monthly ADO!
• Proactive & supportive leadership
  
  
  

About the Role

You will work as a clinician within APATT, the Community Aged Mental Health Team, providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment to older clients across community and residential settings. Working collaboratively within a recovery-focused model, you will support clients and their carers to manage mental health needs, reduce the impact of illness and maintain independence.

• Conduct home visits and provide intake, triage and crisis support.
• Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments and case management.
• Monitor and review client risk, providing appropriate interventions and support.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce the impact of mental illness and promote client independence.
• Provide ongoing support to clients and carers across community and residential settings.
• Offer discipline-specific expertise, guidance and advice to the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver recovery-focused care and achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Classifications for this position will range from RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($121,274 - $130,603 per annum)

Your Contribution

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program, or a specialist post basic course of training which led to registration as a Division 3 Nurse
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 
• 5 years' post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health and/or aged care clinical services including case management and care coordination experience
• Demonstrated passion for achieving the best clinical practice
• Relevant knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Mental Health Team

St Vincent’s is proud of its International reputation for delivery of Mental Health Services and the values of St Vincent Health Australia. SVHM Mental Health service consists of a variety of inpatient, specialist and community programs and utilises a strengths/recovery orientated approach. The St Vincent’s Aged Person’s Mental Health Service comprises community care via the Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT), inpatient care via Normanby Unit (20 bed acute mental health inpatient care)  continuing care via the Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNHs) and early intervention via the Healthy Ageing Service (HAS).

Why Work in Mental Health at St Vincent’s

• We passionately believe in a recovery approach, based on people’s personal strengths
• We nurture and develop our staff with great opportunities for training and career progression
• You will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumer

Working at St. Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

12 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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