An exciting and meaningful opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our compassionate and dynamic Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) team at Southwest Healthcare.

About the Role
The HOPE program provides specialised mental health services to individuals aged 16 and over who have been referred following a suicide attempt or are experiencing acute suicidal ideation. Our team delivers tailored, evidence-based biological, psychological, and social interventions to support each individual's unique needs and goals over a three-month engagement period.

A proportion of work within the HOPE program will take place outside regular business hours, with shifts scheduled at least one month in advance.

Position overview

• Classification & Salary Range (pro rata + superannuation):
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $100,932.00 - $112,091.20
• Occupational Therapist Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20
• Social Worker Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20
• Psychologist Grade 2: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80

• Type: Permanent Part time (72 hours per fortnight)
• Location: Warrnambool Campus

** Provisional Psychologists completing a 5+1 internship are encouraged to apply and will be well supported through a structured internship program. This includes regular individual and group supervision, as well as one dedicated day per week allocated for professional development, case report writing, and maintaining logbooks.

What you will bring

• Relevant qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration (or AASW eligibility for Social Workers)
• Demonstrated experience in mental health clinical settings
• Strong understanding of recovery principles and trauma-informed care
• Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively

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 7 September 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, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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