Mental Health Clinician, Community Mental Health Team, Surfcoast

• Be a part of a vibrant and multidisciplinary community team committed to innovation  
• Open to Social Workers, OT’s, Psychologists and Registered Psychiatric Nurses 
• Permanent pull time position 16 hours per fortnight 

Join the Community Mental Health Team in Surf Coast and make a meaningful difference to people experiencing serious mental illness. As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and recovery-focused interventions to consumers and their families, supporting positive outcomes and wellbeing.

Working within a multidisciplinary and recovery-oriented environment, you will deliver high-quality, consumer-centred care that is inclusive of families and carers, timely and coordinated in accordance with the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

Depending on service needs, your role may include intake, direct clinical management, community development and liaison, duty and risk assessments, and general clinical assessment. You will work closely with the broader team to support safe, effective and responsive mental health care across the Surf Coast community.

Key Responsibilities 

• Development of a comprehensive recovery and treatment plan with the consumer 
• Outreach activities 
• Consumer and carer education, support and follow-up 
• Assessment of consumers' medical, psychosocial and current service needs 
• Development, implementation and evaluation of Treatment & Care Plans 
• Advocacy 
• Referrals and assistance with linkage to medical, NDIA, mental health, substance use services and psychosocial services as needed 

What we’re looking for

• Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social work or Psychology 
• Current Victorian Driver Licence  
• A demonstrated high level of clinical skills in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of adults with mental health disorders in a community setting  
• Thorough knowledge of the objectives and provisions of the Mental Health Act 2022 and amendments  
• Willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster, including evenings and weekends (where applicable)

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• 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 

Diversity and Inclusion 

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. 

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 One Point (intranet) before applying. 

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. 

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.