Clinical Supervisor-Medicare Mental Health Check In

• Provide expert clinical supervision and leadership within a national evidence-based digital mental health service

• Guide mentor and clinically govern a growing workforce delivering structured low-intensity CBT interventions

• Play a pivotal role in national mental health reform through the Medicare Mental Health Check-In

• Permanent Full-Time Fully Remote (Rotating Roster On-Call Component as per Operational Requirements)

• Multiple commencement cohorts available: 4 May 1 June 29 June 27 July 24 August 2026

• Locations: Melbourne Sydney or Brisbane

About St Vincents

St Vincents Health Australia is the nations largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. We are committed to delivering excellent and compassionate care wherever and whoever people are.

Through St Vincents Virtual & Home (SVVH) we lead national innovation in virtual and at-home models of care combining clinical excellence with digital capability to improve access equity and outcomes across Australia.

About the Program

St Vincents is proud to partner with the Australian Government to deliver the Medicare Mental Health Check-In (MMHCI) launched from 1 January 2026.

This free national digital mental health service provides rapid access to evidence-based low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) for people experiencing stress distress and anxiety. The service focuses on early intervention accessibility and safe person-centred care.

Your New Role Clinical Supervisor Digital Mental Health

As a Clinical Supervisor you will provide expert clinical leadership professional oversight and reflective supervision to clinicians delivering digital mental health services within the Medical Mental health Check In Model

Reporting to the Clinical Lead you will support Team Leaders and LiCBT Practitioners to deliver safe ethical and high-quality care while fostering clinical excellence workforce capability and staff wellbeing.

This role plays a critical part in embedding consistent standards of practice strengthening clinical governance and ensuring high-quality user experience across a national multidisciplinary workforce.

Classification & Remuneration This role is covered under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award classified at Level 3.
Classification and remuneration will be determined based on relevant leadership and mental health experience including experience in CBT and/or digital mental health service delivery. Overtime weekend and public holiday penalty rates apply in accordance with the Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured clinical supervision to mental health practitioners to support safe ethical and evidence-based practice

• Foster reflective practice professional growth and continuous learning

• Support adherence to clinical governance frameworks professional standards and the LiCBT model of care

• Monitor clinical quality and risk providing guidance on complex cases escalation pathways and duty-of-care matters

• Promote clinician wellbeing resilience and psychologically safe ways of working

• Contribute to onboarding workforce development and capability uplift initiatives

• Participate in quality monitoring activities including call reviews database monitoring and feedback

• Use data insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement in service quality and user experience

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Leads Team Leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders across SVHA

About You

You are a confident values-led clinical leader with strong experience in supervision digital mental health and evidence-based care.

Essential requirements include:

• Extensive experience delivering mental health services including LiCBT and/or digital mental health models

• Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years providing clinical supervision to mental health practitioners

• Current professional registration or membership with AHPRA AASW ACA or PACFA.

• Strong capability in managing clinical risk and supporting high-risk presentations

• Sound understanding of clinical governance quality risk and patient safety frameworks

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed practice

• Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• High level of digital literacy including experience with telehealth and electronic clinical systems

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and Current professional registration or membership with AHPRA AASW ACA or PACFA.

• Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded

Why Work for St Vincents

• Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion justice integrity and excellence

• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15900 tax free)

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Supportive collaborative and values-driven culture

• Ongoing professional development supervision and learning opportunities

• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant mental health reform

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment is subject to completion of all required pre-employment checks including immunisation compliance Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Equal Opportunity

St Vincents Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives of our people.

Want to Know More

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact: Joshua G -Talent Lead Digital Mental Health viaMonday to Friday (0800am-0330pm AEDT) business hours.

Ready to Apply

If you are passionate about clinical supervision digital mental health and supporting a high-quality national workforce we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via our careers portal with your current CV and a cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date. No email applications will be considered.