Our client is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their Community Mental Health team in Shepparton. This is an opportunity to work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary mental health service, supporting consumers across community settings while contributing to high-quality clinical care.
In this role, you will deliver evidence-based mental health assessment, case management and treatment planning, working closely with consumers, carers and community services to support recovery-focused outcomes.
You will be part of a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence and continuous improvement, while also offering the professional support and development needed to grow your career in mental health.
The Role:
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.
- Develop treatment plans and risk management strategies.
- Deliver case management for consumers experiencing acute or complex mental health presentations.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists.
- Provide education and support to consumers, families and carers.
- Liaise with community services and healthcare providers to coordinate care.
- Respond to changes in clinical presentation and adjust treatment accordingly.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Relevant qualification in Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.
- Post graduate diploma in Mental Health.
- Current AHPRA registration or AASW eligibility (depending on discipline)
- Experience in community mental health, case management or acute mental health services
- Strong skills in mental state examination, risk assessment and treatment planning
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act (Vic) 2014
- Current driver’s licence
Benefits:
This role offers a highly attractive package including:
- $99,605 – $127,870 salary + super
- Generous salary packaging
- Subsidised staff parking
- Discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Active social club with events and community discounts
Why This Role?
You will be joining a large regional health service delivering mental health, acute, community and primary health services across the region with strong clinical governance and a focus on improving health outcomes for the local community.
This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking:
- Career progression within public mental health services
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Meaningful work improving mental health outcomes in regional Victoria.
How to apply
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Darienne Anandappa our Senior Permanent Recruiter on 0290243241 today or email darienne.anandappa@healthcareaustralia.com.au for more information.
Sounds like the role for you?
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
