Employment Type: Permanent Full Time PositionHours: 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly accrued day off (ADO)Location: Warrnambool CampusClassification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Psychologist Grade 2Salary Range: $94,478 - $120,874 per annum plus, superannuation
About the Role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking applications for a Mental Health Clinician to join our Mental Health Referral Services - Centralised Triage team.
In this vital frontline role, you will conduct mental health screenings and connect individuals to the most appropriate services whether this is specialist mental health support or referrals to other providers, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time.
As a Mental Health Clinician in this role, you will work at the heart of mental health care in a fast-paced, cooperative environment where every decision matters.
You will triage urgent cases, coordinate follow-up care, manage bed allocations, and maintain accurate records all while working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct mental health screenings and gather relevant information
Triage and allocate care according to priority and need
Manage urgent cases and liaise with relevant teams
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Communicate referral outcomes and coordinate care pathways
Support quality assurance processes and compliance requirements
What You Bring
Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing.
Experience in mental health, ideally in triage.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
Membership/registration with AASW or AHPRA (as relevant).
What we offer
You will enjoy perks 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
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement ********* or Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********.
Eligibility and compliance
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
Current Immunisation status
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment.SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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📌 Mental Health Clinician-Referral Services (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool