Mental Health Clinician

You are applying for the position of Mental Health Clinician for Ballarat Community Health. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.

The primary site for this position is: Cooinda

Close date: Tue, 7 Oct :59pm

Role: Mental Health Clinician

Employment type: FTE, Ongoing

Location: Cooinda

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that's been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years.

We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.

If you'd like to know more about us visit our website

About the role:

Ballarat Community Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified Mental Health Clinician to join our Forensic Mental Health in Community Health (FMHiCH) program - a vital service supporting individuals involved in the justice system to meet their mental health needs and successfully complete Community Corrections or Parole conditions. As the first point of contact for new clients, you'll play a crucial role in building trust and engagement with people who have often experienced significant trauma and present with complex mental health and criminogenic needs.

This role is key to improving mental health outcomes, reducing recidivism, and supporting long-term recovery. You'll work both independently and within a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team to provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessments, care planning, group work, and treatment coordination. If you're passionate about holistic, person-centered care and want to make a meaningful impact in the forensic mental health space, this is a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of a committed and innovative team.

What you will bring to the team:

Experience working with complex clients in the mental health system, ideally with a background in community or forensic settings.

Strong problem-solving and time management skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining a commitment to self-care and professional wellbeing.

A solid understanding of mental health and corrections systems, alongside a strong commitment to the social model of health and recovery-oriented practice.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse clients non-judgementally, work collaboratively within a team, and adapt communication to suit different audiences.

Proven ability to build respectful, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and partner agencies, while maintaining clear boundaries and contributing to positive team and client outcomes.

Ballarat Community Health staff benefits

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Our staff benefits include:

• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
• Social club
• Ballarat - Australia's most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

How to apply

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Tuesday 7 October 2025.

For further enquiries about this role please contact Sammi Canty, Clinical Lead - Forensic Mental Health, on telephone

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community.