Youth Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician

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Closing Date:25/09/2025

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Youth Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician - Infant Child Youth Mental Health Wellbeing Service - Permanent position available.

• Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians
• Become a key member of our growing specialty mental health and well-being team
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Up to $20,000 relocation incentive reimbursement program applies to eligible applicants
• Comprehensive Learning and Growth Opportunities

The Youth Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician will be a valued member of Infant Child Youth Area Mental Health Wellbeing Service and undertakeevidence based mental health assessment, formulation and individualized recovery planning, and multi-model therapeutic treatment that is consistent with standards outlined for consumers with severe mental health difficulties.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Unencumbered registration with APHRA for Nursing, Occupational Therapist, Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Work.
• Post graduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or specialist post basic course of training which led to registration as a Div 3 Mental Health Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability, and experience in working with and engaging young people and families/carers with complex presentations.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• A current Victoria (or equivalent) driver's license

Employment Type: This is a fulltime permanent opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Winnie McCulloch at Winnie.McCulloch@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Relocating to the region?

Albury Wodonga Health has access to the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentive program. The Incentive program was designed by the Department of Health to support the attraction, relocation, and retention of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to priority positions area mental health and wellbeing services across rural and regional Victoria.
Candidates relocating may be eligible for grants of up to $20,000 to cover expenses such as removalist, travel fees, accommodation costs, school fees, etc. For a more detailed understanding of the incentive program, Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).

Mental Health Navigator

At Albury Wodonga Health, we understand that moving is challenging, whether it be locally or internationally, so our Mental Health Workforce Navigator is available to support new staff to relocate, settle and integrate into the local community. For more information, contact our Mental Health Navigator on navigator@awh.org.au or via our website: Mental Health Careers

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.
Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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