About the Role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is looking for a qualified and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join the Warrnambool Adult Mental Health Team. The Adult Mental Health team perform a critical role in providing recovery oriented and trauma informed assessment and treatment utilising natural and existing community supports.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing mental illness or significant psychological distress, as well as their families, carers, and loved ones. Utilising individual biological, psychological, and social interventions tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. You will provide valuable support to both the wider team and management while ensuring comprehensive care and assistance is available when needed most.

Position overview

• Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Fixed term parental leave position until January 2026. Part time applicants may be considered.
• Warrnambool Campus
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist Grade 2 or Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3

Salary Range:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $100,932.00 - $112,091.20 pro rata, plus superannuation
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20 pro rata, plus superannuation
• Social Worker Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20 pro rata, plus superannuation
• Psychologist Grade 2: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80 pro rata, plus superannuation
• Provisional Psychologist Grade 1: $62,535.20 - $90,922.00 pro rata, plus superannuation
• Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3: $75,826.40 - $80,880.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate excellent skills and broad experience in mental health clinical services, including a proven ability to work within a team based multi-disciplinary model.
• A working knowledge of Recovery Oriented practices, trauma informed care, current mental health trends, legislation and relevant policy directions of mental health services is also essential for this role.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and initiative with proven ability to work autonomously and within a team, as well as an ability to work with limited direction, be self-motivated, and provide effective problem-solving and negotiation skills is a must.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Claire Swanton on (03) 5563 4333 or email cswanton@swh.net.au  

How to apply

Should you wish to apply from home type the following in your browser:

https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.searchResults?in_organid=18003&in_searchBut=Search or go to People Hub > Me > Careers at SWH

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Friday 20 June 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

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As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

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.