Your role at St John of God Social Outreach
We are seeking applications from experienced and compassionate
Mental Health Clinicians -Psychologists or Mental Health Accredited Social Workers
to join our Social Outreach team in
Ballarat
on a
permanent part-time basis
.
In this role, you will join a specialist multidisciplinary team providing integrated, evidence-based care to women, infants, partners and families experiencing perinatal and infant mental health challenges. You will provide assessment, therapeutic intervention and ongoing support, working collaboratively to promote positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the perinatal journey.
The Position
Provides advanced level clinical services including a range of individualised and group clinical care based on skilled training reflecting current ethical clinical practice as required
Provides comprehensive assessment and care planning monitoring at and advanced level for complex and general caseloads
Ensures effective multidisciplinary teamwork through professional communication and comprehensive liaison with colleagues, patient/carers and service providers
Liaise with compensable bodies, financial institutions and external care agencies where appropriate
Liaise with multi-disciplinary team to promote effective communication including verbal and written feedback to referring Doctor
About You
You will hold a tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work with current registration or eligibility for membership with the relevant skilled body. For Social Workers, current Mental Health Accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is an essential requirement for this role. You will also need to have a Medicare Provider Number or must be eligible to obtain.
You will bring demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based mental health interventions, with strong clinical reasoning,



communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in, or a strong interest in, perinatal and infant mental health will be highly regarded.
Experience running groups and providing individual therapy will be highly regarded.
Above all, you will be committed to person-centred care and aligned with the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care: Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence.
We can offer you
Psychologist: $79,551 to $118,246 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation
Social Worker: $75,308 to $109,067 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation
Permanent position, working 22.8 hours per week
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Professional development opportunities to support your ongoing clinical growth and career progression.
The opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and a values-driven organisation focused on compassionate, patient-centred care
For all enquiries contact Kelly Jacobson, Clinical Coordinator on ************.
At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
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📌 Accredited Mental Health Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Melbourne