Senior Clinician

Senior Clinician | Community Mental Health Team | Corio
Overview

To provide assessment, treatment and recovery-based interventions to individuals and their families who experience serious mental illness within Barwon Health's Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) in the Corio area. The position is a clinical leadership role within the Corio Continuing Care Service, with responsibility for service delivery in a dynamic community setting and for supporting program development in tertiary mental health.

Responsibilities

• Operational team leader of the Corio Continuing Care Service
• Lead and support recovery-oriented assessments, treatments and interventions for adults with serious mental illness in the community
• Temporary full-time Parental Leave relief role; nurse-only applications considered

Employment details

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight: 80

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest regional health services in Australia, providing care across primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people with more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)

MHDAS provides integrated and recovery-oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region. Our service focuses on client-centred, family-inclusive care with strong community partnerships to provide seamless care.

About The Facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities across the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through programs across the Barwon Southwest Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About The Role

To provide assessment, treatment and recovery-based interventions to individuals and their families who experience serious mental illness, in line with the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. The broader service delivery model includes consumer-centred, family/carer inclusive and timely, coordinated care.

About You

• You are a Registered Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• A demonstrated high level of clinical skills in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of adults with mental health disorders in a community setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and clinical service delivery under competing demands
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience in tertiary community mental health
• Ability to work a seven-day rotating roster, including evening shifts and public holidays

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Culture and Inclusion

You will be part of a highly skilled, professional team that values positive, respectful relationships and partnerships. Barwon Health supports professional development and growth within the organisation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a high sense of job satisfaction
• Health and wellbeing programs and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits (Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650)

About Geelong

Geelong offers a range of lifestyle options and is situated near the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast. It is home to a variety of schools and education providers and features parks, sports and entertainment venues, and diverse dining and shopping experiences.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equitable opportunities. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people with disabilities or diverse backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and are dedicated to child safety.

Contacts

Contact person: Rachel Reid | North CCS Manager | Corio Community Mental Health

Email: rachel.reid@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 7219, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

Application closing date

Application closing date: Monday 1 September 2025

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