Mental Health Clinician

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool Reference: VG/ Southwest Healthcare offers a dynamic and supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of the community. With a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality care across a diverse range of services, we prioritise professional development, work‑life balance, and a collaborative team culture. About Us South West Healthcare's Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) is a specialist service for young people aged 0‑25 yrs and their families. With three embedded specialist streams: Infant Child and Family for 0‑11 years old, and the Youth Streams for 12‑25‑year‑olds consisting of the intake and short‑term intervention and ongoing care streams. About the role South West Healthcare's Infant Child and Family Service 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 young people and their families. Our Infant Child and Family team provides outreach service provision across the Southwest and are responsible to ensure the provision of evidence informed and developmentally appropriate treatment, care and support, in partnership with community‑based services, primary health providers and the broader mental health and wellbeing sector, to infants and children aged 0‑11 and their families. The role requires you to use your clinical skills to provide: Evidence based assessment. Direct service provision to groups and individuals. Primary and Secondary Consultation to mental health and wellbeing sector partners including General Practitioners, Paediatricians. Community Development and Education as appropriate to the role. Position overview Full‑time On‑going position. Warrnambool Campus. What you bring The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent team building skills with experience in mental health clinical services an advantage. Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and initiative with proven ability to work autonomously as well as an ability to work with limited direction, be self‑motivated, and provide effective problem‑solving and negotiation skills. You're proactive, flexible, and resilient and happy to work autonomously, use your initiative, and have a high attention to detail. You will be one of the following disciplines A Registered Psychiatric Nurse with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse and have at least 2 years' experience in the provision of mental health services. It would be desirable to have a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program. Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 Salary Range: $100,932.00 - $112,091.20 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation An Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency. Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Salary Range: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation A Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Social Worker Grade 2 Salary Range: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation A Psychologist who has registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist, or a Provisional Psychologist completing a 5+1 program for psychology are supported and eligible to apply. Psychologist Grade 2 (5+1 internship Provisional Psychologist are supported and eligible to apply) Salary Range: $92,627.60 - $104,811.20 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation 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 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: How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 07 December 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 Note If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: #J-18808-Ljbffr