Senior Mental Health Clinician - Youth (Parental Leave)
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| Department: | South West Healthcare |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | As per advertisement |
| Work Location: | Warrnambool |
| Reference: | VG/1905053 |
| Closing Date: | 22-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | As per advertisement |
| Job Duration: | 12 months |
| Attachments: | Senior Clinician - Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.pdf (PDF, 501KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Rachel Robertson (Director ICYMHS) Phone: 1800 808 284 Email: rrobertson@swh.net.au |
Position Details
Position overview
- Parental Leave position available:
Full-time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed term March 2026 - March 2027
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3
- Salary Range: $99,606 - $119,324 pro rata, plus superannuation
Our Youth Intake team is seeking a passionate and dedicated clinician to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinical specialists. As we work together to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes for youth aged 12-25.
Our Youth Intake Senior Mental Health Clinician is responsible for ensuring the provision of evidence informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and short intervention for youth aged 12-25 and their families. The Youth Intake Senior Clinician works in partnership with community-based services, primary health providers and the broader mental health and wellbeing sector as key stakeholders.
What you bring
Classifications for this position will range from
A Registered Psychiatric Nurse with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse, have at least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services and completed of either Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Masters of Mental Health Nursing (or other relevant Post Graduate Course) required; or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
- Salary Range: $110,801.60 -$119,324.40 pro rata, plus superannuation
An Occupational Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency and at least 7 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
- Occupational Therapist Grade 3
- Salary Range: $99,606.00 - $113,796.80 pro rata, plus superannuation
A Social Worker with a degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and at least 7 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
- Social Worker Grade 3
- Salary Range: $99,606.00 - $113,796.80 pro rata, plus superannuation
A Psychologist with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist and at least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
- Psychologist Grade 3
- Salary Range: $104,078 - $119,095.60 pro rata, plus superannuation
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 22 February 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024, or Victorian Public Health sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status
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