Deliver clinical therapies and consultation to consumers, families and carers
Complete IESA and comprehensive assessments for referrals from tertiary services
Work with consortium partners on service development, reporting and quality improvement
About the role
The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System challenged us to go beyond incremental improvement and build a system that helps all Victorians live their best lives. The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliffe (GGQ) Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a key step toward that goal. It is delivered by a consortium of equal partners: Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative, Wellways Australia and ermha365. The service is built on positivity, hope and inclusion. Whether people reach us online, by phone or in person, every first contact starts with a simple question: "Welcome, how can we help?" As a Mental Health Clinician, employed by Barwon Health, you'll provide assessment, brief intervention therapies and consultation to consumers and their families. You'll also act as a key link between the Local and tertiary mental health services. You'll work alongside peer workers, support workers and consortium partners to deliver connected, person-centred care, and you'll help shape the service as it grows. We welcome applications from Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (Grade 3). The role works Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm, supported by a Senior Clinician on shift. There may be opportunities for evening and weekend shifts in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical therapies, brief interventions and primary and secondary consultation to consumers, families and carers, both within the Local and with external services
Complete Initial Engagement and Screening Assessments (IESA) and comprehensive assessments, and support referrals to and from tertiary mental health services




Collaborate across the consortium partnership and contribute to data reporting, service development, quality improvement and evaluation
What We Are Looking For
You're a skilled mental health clinician with a collaborative, recovery-oriented approach. You'll enjoy working in a new and evolving service. You bring strong assessment skills, confidence in working with people with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, and a commitment to person-centred care.
Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment and intervention in a community setting
Experience working with a range of disciplines, including lived experience and AOD workers
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Excellent working conditions and a solid sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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📌 Mental Health Clinician, Greater Geelong & Queenscliff Local Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (Victoria)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria