Senior Mental Health Clinician | Emergency Mental Health
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 56
Classification - RPN4, OT4, SW4, P3
Req Id - 6171
- Deliver rapid, life-saving assessments in high-acuity environments
- Join a multidisciplinary team at the frontline of emergency care
- Permanent part time opportunity
About the role
The Emergency Mental Health (EMH) team is a specialist 24/7, 7-day-a-week service providing acute mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessment and intervention across the Emergency Department, MHAOD Hub, and community settings. As a tertiary-level, multidisciplinary team, EMH clinicians respond to individuals and families experiencing mental health and AOD crises, delivering timely, recovery-oriented care in high-acuity environments.
This role operates at the frontline of crisis response, including co-responder outreach with Victoria Police (PACER), and plays a critical role in supporting safe, coordinated access to Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS). Clinicians work collaboratively with consumers, families and service partners, recognising and responding to diverse cultural needs to ensure care is person-centred and appropriate to individual circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver timely, evidence-based mental health and AOD assessments across ED, MHAOD Hub and community settings, including PACER responses, to support safe and effective clinical outcomes.
- Act as a single point of entry to MHDAS, ensuring individuals and families are triaged and connected to the most appropriate services in a timely and coordinated manner.
- Work within a multidisciplinary framework to support shared decision-making with consumers and families, incorporating cultural awareness into all aspects of assessment, care planning and intervention.
What We Are Looking For
- We’re seeking experienced, adaptable clinicians who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and are confident delivering mental health and AOD assessments across hospital and community settings. You’ll bring strong clinical judgement, collaborative practice, and a commitment to culturally responsive, person-centred care.
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: Rameen Razmarra – Manager | Emergency Mental health
Email: rameen.razmarra@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 2522, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Application closing date: Saturday 2, May 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.