Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Clinician (Victoria)

Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Clinician (Victoria)

17 Aug
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Sharp & Carter
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Victoria

17 Aug

Sharp & Carter

Victoria

Mental Health Clinician - Community Mental Health & Crisis Services Full Time & Part Time | $95,000 - $120,000 + Super + Salary Packaging + Sign-On Bonus + Relocation AssistanceAbout the RoleCrisis work that actually moves.
Community care that actually connects.
This is your chance to join one of Australia's largest regional public mental health providers across Community Mental Health, Crisis Assessment and Adult Recovery teams, in a role where no two days (or home visits, or case conferences) look the same.
Whether you're drawn to the steady rhythm of community case management or the adrenaline of crisis intervention, there's a team and a location here to match your experience and where you want your career to go next.
This is one of Australia's leading regional public mental health providers - a service with real scale and real depth, spanning community, acute, rehabilitation and specialist mental health programs.
With more than 40 full-time equivalent clinicians across crisis services alone, and multiple multidisciplinary community teams besides, this is a place to build a genuinely varied and long-term career rather than just fill a role.
Comprehensive orientation, ongoing career development and a strongly collaborative, multidisciplinary culture mean you're never navigating complex presentations alone.Why You'll Want This One$95,000 - $120,000 + Super, plus Salary Packaging to boost your take-home pay$3,000 sign-on bonus ($1,500 on commencement, $1,500 at six months)Up to $4,000 relocation reimbursement (claimable within 12 months of starting)Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time options, with a minimum of .6 FTEFlexible working arrangements built around real work-life balanceExtensive clinical supervision and a genuine investment in your ongoing developmentCareer pathways across a large, diverse public health networkEmployee wellbeing initiatives and a culture that backs its peopleDedicated support for interstate and international clinicians,



including visa assistance and 491 pathway experience.What You'll Be DoingWorking across community mental health, case management, crisis assessment and treatment, emergency mental health response and adult recovery services, you'll:Complete comprehensive mental health and risk assessmentsDeliver evidence-based therapeutic interventionsProvide ongoing case management within a recovery-oriented frameworkDevelop collaborative treatment plans with consumers, families and carersConduct home visits and community outreach, backed by duress systems, fleet vehicles, and joint or police-assisted visits where neededProvide post-discharge follow-up and short-term crisis supportPartner with Emergency Departments on urgent mental health assessmentsSupport and monitor medication where appropriateCollaborate closely with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Mental Health NursesIf you're joining a Crisis Assessment Team, expect to respond to acute presentations, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and deliver intensive short-term intervention across both hospital and community settings.What You'll BringWe're looking for clinicians from Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology backgrounds, with:Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility for membership with the relevant professional associationExperience in Community Mental Health, Crisis Assessment or Adult Mental Health servicesStrong clinical assessment and risk management skillsA genuine commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed practiceExcellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skillsExperience:Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in Community Mental Health or Adult Mental Health servicesCrisis Team or acute mental health experience highly regardedSenior clinicians: approximately 5 years' relevant community mental health experienceStandard pre-employment screening applies; health assessment requirements vary by service area, with additional checks generally limited to inpatient positions.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Clinician (Victoria)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Victoria

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