Mental Health Clinician Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement

Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool

Reference: VG/1894485

Southwest Healthcare is looking for a passionate Mental Health Clinician to join our HOPE (Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement) program in Warrnambool. In this vital role, you will provide intensive, recovery-focused support to individuals aged 16+ following a suicide attempt or experiencing a suicidal crisis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions over a three-month engagement period. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in suicide prevention, while benefiting from professional support, flexible work arrangements, and career growth in mental health.

About the Role

The HOPE program provides specialised, evidence-based mental health support to individuals aged 16 and over. Our team delivers tailored biological, psychological, and social interventions to meet each person's unique needs over a three-month engagement period.

Some work occurs outside regular business hours, with shifts scheduled at least one month in advance, offering both flexibility and structured planning.

Position overview

- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Part time applications are also welcome - please indicate your preferred hours in your application

- Location: Warrnambool Campus

- Classification & Salary Range (pro rata + superannuation):

Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $100,932.00 - $112,091.20

Occupational Therapist Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20

Social Worker Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20

Psychologist Grade 2: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80

Provisional Psychologist completing a 5+1 internship are encouraged to apply and will be well supported through a structured internship program. This includes regular individual and group supervision, as well as one dedicated day per week allocated for professional development, case report writing, and maintaining logbooks.

What you will bring

- Relevant qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy

- Current AHPRA registration (or AASW eligibility for Social Workers)

- Demonstrated experience in mental health clinical settings

- Strong understanding of recovery principles and trauma-informed care

- Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation skills

- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively

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 professional 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 respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Gre at South Coast.

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

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 7 December 2025. 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 2020-2024 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, where required

- Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au

Applications close Sunday 7 December 2025 at 11.59pm

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