Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician looking for flexible, casual work? South West Healthcare is seeking a passionate and qualified Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Referral Services team on a casual basis.

In this casual role, you'll provide specialist mental health assessments, interventions, and consultations to clients presenting to our Emergency Department (ED). You'll play a key role in coordinating access to inpatient mental health beds, including arranging out-of-area options when local beds are unavailable, while ensuring compliance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

You will work closely with Senior Clinicians, the ED team, Ambulance Victoria, and Victoria Police to deliver timely, compassionate care, especially for clients with complex or co-occurring needs.

Position Overview

• Casual Position - Covering ADO's and planned leave
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, or Psychologist Grade 3
• Salary Range: $62.26 - $78.38 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)

What You Bring
We are looking for qualified clinicians who are confident, collaborative, and ready to hit the ground running.

You will need:

• Occupational Therapist: AHPRAH Registered with at least 7 years' experience in Mental Health
• Psychologist: AHPRAH Registered with at least 7 years' experience in Mental Health
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse: AHPRA registered with at least 5 years' experience in mental health
• Social Worker: Eligibility for AASW membership and at least 7 years' experience in mental health

You will also bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative, team orientated approach
• Confidence working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments

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 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 11 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 2020-2024 OR Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) 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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