Senior Mental Health Clinician | Colac Adult and Youth Team
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7307
- Senior clinical role supporting youth with complex needs
- Leadership opportunity within Colac Adult & Youth MH team
- Temporary Part time position until January 11, 2027
About the role
Colac Adult and Youth Mental Health Service forms part of Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services (MHDAS), delivering specialist public mental health care across the Barwon Region.
The Colac Adult & Youth Team provides integrated mental health, drug and alcohol treatment and recovery-oriented support to people aged 16–65 years, with a strong focus on young people aged 16–25 experiencing complex presentations, including co-occurring substance use and homelessness.
As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to young people with complex needs while providing line management supervision to clinicians managing youth consumers.
This role actively contributes to local service leadership, team capability development and continuous service improvement initiatives within MHDAS.
You will work within a multidisciplinary framework aligned to recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care and psychosocial risk reduction.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to youth consumers
- Provide line management supervision to clinical staff
- Lead complex case formulation and risk management planning
- Contribute to service development and team leadership initiatives
What We Are Looking For
- Relevant qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology
- Demonstrated experience working with youth (16–25) with complex needs
- Experience managing AOD comorbidity and psychosocial risk
- Proven leadership capability and supervision experience
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Kath Leeson | Manager | Colac Adult and Youth Community Mental Health Team
Email: kathyl@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: Wednesday 4, March 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.