Join our dynamic Referral Services team as a Mental Health Clinician, where you'll play a key role in providing specialist mental health assessments and support in the Warrnambool Emergency Department. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver urgent care for individuals with complex needs, while ensuring compliance with mental health legislation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, work in a supportive environment, and enjoy a full-time role with competitive incentives and professional growth.

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 4,



Social Worker Grade 4, or Psychologist Grade 3
- Salary Range: $108,279 - $130,603 per annum, 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: Registration with the AHPRA and completion of either Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Masters of Mental Health Nursing (or other relevant Post Graduate Course).
- 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 career 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 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.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

H ow to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Thursday 12 November 2026. 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 2025-2028 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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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician - Emergency Department (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool