Community Mental Health Clinician
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time; Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 640
Job Category - RPN3, OT2, SW2, Psychologist 2
Req Id - 7228
- Join Barwon Health, delivering care across the region’s largest health service
- Work with both CCS and AIS Programs
- Multiple temporary positions available until 30/06/2026
About the role
This role is flexibly deployed across AIS and CCS to meet operational demand.
- Deliver intensive community-based care for high-acuity consumers
- Support admissions, referrals and care coordination as clinically required
- Participate in service development, quality improvement and peer review
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver intensive community-based care for high-acuity consumers
- Support admissions, referrals and care coordination as clinically required
- Participate in service development, quality improvement and peer review
What we’re looking for
You are a capable clinician with strong assessment and decision-making skills.
- Experienced in acute mental health and/or AOD community settings
- Confident managing risk with support from Senior Clinicians
- Committed to recovery-oriented, culturally responsive practice
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: Rachel Reid | Interim Deputy Program Manager Mental Health CCS
Email: Rachel.Reid@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0466 170 073
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.