South West Healthcare is seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Referral Services multidisciplinary team. In this Senior role, you will provide specialist mental health assessments, interventions, consultation, and liaison services to South West Healthcare's Warrnambool Emergency Department (ED). You will coordinate access to acute inpatient beds, including seeking out of area options when local beds are unavailable, while ensuring all actions align with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, including the necessary reporting and escalation processes.

As a suitable qualified clinician, you will provide urgent and intensive mental health assessments, treatment, and support, working closely with other Senior Mental Health Clinicians, the ED medical team, Ambulance Services, and Victoria Police to deliver specialist care for clients with co-occurring health needs.

Position Overview

• Permanent - Full-time (80 hours per fortnight)
• Monday to Friday roster with full-time hours, regular shifts, and a monthly accrued day off, 2 professional development days per month (pro rata)
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, or Psychologist Grade 3
• Salary Range: $101,597 - $123,905 plus superannuation

What You Bring
We are seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician with the following experience:

• Occupational Therapist: At least 7 years of mental health experience and AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Psychologist: At least 7 years of mental health experience and AHPRA registration as a Registered Psychologist.
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse: At least 5 years of mental health experience and AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Social Worker: At least 7 years of mental health experience and eligibility for membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience working within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills.

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 12 October 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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