Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement

Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Program Clinician

Full Time - Accepting Part Time 0.8 FTE Applications

• Seeking qualified therapist – seeking psychologists; occupational therapists or social workers with mental health experience; or registered nurses with mental health post-graduate qualifications – therapeutic experience essential
• Opportunity to be part of a something highly rewarding
• Make a meaningful contribution

Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) is seeking a dynamic and motivated experienced Mental Health Clinician for this position within the Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services in a therapeutic role for suicide prevention.

The Organisation

The Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, forming part of Mildura Base Public Hospital, offers a range of inpatient and community-based services for people with mental illness in the Northern Mallee Region.

We promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximize growth through internal and external education.  We offer an environment that genuinely cares about the health and wellbeing of all staff.

About the Role:

The HOPE Program has been developed to provide assertive integrated aftercare for consumers experiencing a suicidal crisis.  Using a range of therapeutic approaches, HOPE clinicians will work with consumers to identify & build coping strategies to help reduce their risk of suicidality.  HOPE clinicians work with consumers, in conjunction with Wellbeing Support Workers, to help address their identified areas psychosocial needs.

The role is rostered in business hours, Monday to Friday. Full-time and/or part-time applications would be considered.

About You:

Applicants will be experienced Registered Nurses (with mental health post-grad qualifications), Social Workers, Occupational Therapists or Psychologists currently eligible for membership/registration with the appropriate body.

Candidates will be experienced and motivated Mental Health Clinicians with demonstrated knowledge, experience and expertise in the assessment, safety planning; treatment and support planning; and therapeutic interventions of consumers experiencing suicidality.

Applicants must meet the experience and essential criteria set out in the position description. This document also outlines the full range of duties and is available via:

What we can offer you

• Access to Salary Packaging (pay less tax) and novated leasing
• Staff Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive and innovative team environment
• Clinical supervision
• Our Location Further information regarding Mildura @

Why Choose Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH)?

MBPH is a 180 bed (level 1) tertiary teaching hospital providing services on behalf of the Victorian Government that include Emergency, Maternity, Intensive Care, General Medicine and Surgery, Dialysis, Mental Health and a range of Ambulatory services.  We provide a positive work environment that respects, values, and recognises staff through monthly awards; we encourage our staff to have an active voice heard through regular forums and committees; and we have strong focus on developing our people, and investing in training to improve performance and career potential.   Further information regarding the Hospital

Employment Conditions

This position is classified as a RPN3, OT2, SW2 or PSY2 under the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement.  Registered nurses would require post-graduate mental health qualifications. Applicants will be required to provide a current or be able to obtain a National Police check, an Employee working with children's check and undertake immunisation screening prior to commencement.

If you have, any questions about this opportunity please contact:

Zoe Blackie

HOPE Manager

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To apply for this position please click on the 'apply now' button.

Please ensure that you include a letter of application and your curriculum vitae along with three professional referees.

Applications close: 08 November 2025