Mental Health Clinician-Portland Adult Mental Health Services

We are seeking Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists to provide trauma informed, recovery focussed care to adults aged 26-65 across the Portland region.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver crisis intervention, therapeutic support and ongoing recovery focussed care.

If you are passionate about mental health and committed to improving outcomes for consumers, families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Position Overview

- Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (64 hours per fortnight)
- Location: Portland Campus
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3, or Psychologist Grade 2
- Salary Range: $94,478 - $124,498 per annum, (pro rata) plus superannuation

About the role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives? South West Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our Portland Community Mental Health Service. We welcome applications from Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists who are committed to supporting people on their mental health recovery journey.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialised mental health care to adults aged 26-65 across the Portland region. You will build meaningful therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and carers, deliver person centered, trauma informed care, and work alongside community services to support recovery, resilience and positive outcomes.

You will be based at our modern, purpose-built Portland Community Mental Health Centre, which provides a welcoming and supportive environment for delivering high-quality care.

Beyond the workplace, Portland offers a fantastic coastal lifestyle, with beautiful natural surroundings,



a relaxed pace of life and a welcoming regional community. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the perks of living and working in Victoria's south-west.

Whether you are looking to further develop your clinical skills or bring your existing expertise to a supportive regional team, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualised recovery and treatment plans
- Manage a clinical caseload and provide outreach-based support within the community
- Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions to consumers, families and carers
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide coordinated and holistic care
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with community services and stakeholders
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of mental health programs
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting
- Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and continuous learning opportunities

What you will bring:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A recognised qualification and current registration in one of the following disciplines:
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse (AHPRA)
- Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)
- Psychologist (AHPRA)
- Social Worker (eligible for AASW membership)

- Demonstrated clinical skills and knowledge in mental health practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- The capacity to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team
- A genuine commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health care

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

- Excellent salary packaging options including meals

📌 Mental Health Clinician-Portland Adult Mental Health Services (Barwon Downs)
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