For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.
Part Time (0.7 FTE) Permanent Position Available
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 with a salary range between $104,826 - $110,122 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
OR
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 with a salary range between $99,432 - $111,229 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
About your new role
The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) provides high quality, person-centred care as part of a transdisciplinary team, supporting consumer wellbeing, safety and positive health outcomes across community and/or clinical settings.
Practising autonomously within their professional scope, the MHC delivers high quality mental health care including intake, assessment, triage, referral, care coordination and evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the program. The role integrates therapeutic engagement and health education, while promoting trauma-informed, and culturally protected practice.
About Neami National
We're Neami. We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life. We support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. We provide services across Australia for mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. We support people to improve their quality of life in a way that suits them.
We're proud to support 34,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.
Values
Connecting
Learning
Belonging




What will Neami offer
Generous leave entitlements including Wellness Leave and Parental Leave (pro-rata if part-time)
Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
17.5% Annual Leave Loading
Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
What you will bring to the role
Formal tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related
Current full registration as an Enrolled Nurse/Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner with current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA),
OR
Current full registration as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA),
OR
Current full registration as a Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or be eligible to hold membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)




Counselling or Psychotherapy with current level 3 membership with ACA orclinical PACFA registration, where permitted within jurisdictional or program specific requirements.
Ongoing compliance with CPD and professional registration requirements.
Experience in mental health practice.
Demonstrated ability to form and nurture partnerships with government and non-government mental health, emergency, and community service providers.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, demonstrate empathy and build trust.
Strong capacity to engage effectively when working with discomfort, distress and people experiencing crisis.
Ability to work autonomously, manage competing demands and exercise sound judgement.
Experience in working as a member of a transdisciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation.
Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people and identify changing needs within a group.
Knowledge of trauma informed care.
Strong computer literacy and written communication skills.
What the role requires
National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
Current Working with Children Check
Applications Close: 13th October ****
Be Yourself
- Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click here for the full statement
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📌 Mental Health Clinician (Geelong)
🏢 Neami National
📍 Geelong