Mental Health Clinician | Aged Psychiatry Service | Nurse only
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8227
- Recovery-focused mental health care for older adults across Barwon.
- Multidisciplinary aged psychiatry team supporting consumers and carers.
- Community-based service promoting wellbeing, dignity and independence.
About the role
As a Mental Health Clinician within the Aged Psychiatry Service, you will provide recovery-oriented care to consumers aged 65+ accessing Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS). Working within a multidisciplinary community team, you will deliver high-quality psychiatric case management services that support consumers, carers and families to achieve improved wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
The role focuses on person-centred, evidence-informed practice, supporting older people experiencing mental health challenges within community settings across the Barwon region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric case management, assessment, care planning and recovery-focused interventions for older adult consumers within community settings.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support consumers, carers and families through coordinated, person-centred care and effective service navigation.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, risk assessment and care coordination in line with legislative, professional and organisational standards.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated clinician who is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care to older people within a community-based setting. You will bring strong interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Relevant qualification and current registration in Nursing
- Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, case management and recovery-oriented practice, ideally within aged psychiatry or community mental health services.
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
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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
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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.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Nicole Pupavac | Manager (Registered Nurse)| Aged Psychiatry Services | Barwon Health MHDAS
Email:nicolp@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 9001
Application closing date: Monday 1, June 2026
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.