Job Description

South West Healthcare's Portland Community Mental Health Service is seeking a passionate and dedicated Clinician to become part of our dynamic, multidisciplinary team of specialists. Together, we strive to deliver the best clinical outcomes for our community.

 Position overview

• Permanent, Full Time (80hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO
• Location: Portland Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $88,030 - $112,091 per annum, plus superannuation

About Us

South West Healthcare's Portland Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides specialised mental health support for adults aged 18-65 who are experiencing major mental illnesses. As a multidisciplinary and integrated team, we offer a wide range of services, including crisis assessment, intervention, and both short- and long-term, evidence-based, recovery-focused care. Our services extend to individuals with severe and enduring mental illness, as well as their families, throughout the broader Portland community.

About the role

The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) will be responsible for providing recovery oriented and trauma informed management utilising natural and existing community supports.

The Community Adult teams provide mental health assessments and treatment services to consumers, which includes direct engagement-based treatment inclusive of the person with the identified mental health concern along with carers and Services, aimed to provide individual biological, psychological and social interventions based on the consumers expressed needs and goals.

As a Mental Health Clinician (MHC) you will

• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and provide individualised recovery and treatment planning.
• Maintain a caseload, offering direct clinical treatment and evidence-based interventions to consumers, families, and carers.
• Deliver outreach support in various environments, ensuring consumer-centered care.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Foster community partnerships and contribute to service integration, education, and development initiatives.
• Participate in service improvement projects, maintain accurate electronic records, and uphold professional standards.
• Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and professional development activities.

What you bring

As the successful application you will be a a compassionate and motivated clinician with:

• A recognised qualification and registration in one of the following:
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (with AHPRA)
• Occupational Therapist (with AHPRA)
• Psychologist (with AHPRA)
• Social Worker (eligible for AASW membership)
• At least 2 years' experience in mental health clinical services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• A genuine passion for recovery-focused mental health care

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

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 Barwon South West sub-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 of Portland please click HERE

This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $10,000.

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 18 May 2025. 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
• Current Immunisation status

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