Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

Wellbeing and Primary Mental Health

Allied Health Professionals EA Grade 1-2)

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists EA Grade 1-2)

40 hours per fortnight

Part Time, Permanent

Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we're the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

The Mental Health Clinician provides evidence-based, recovery-oriented counselling and therapeutic interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals accessing the Wellbeing and Primary Mental Health Service. The role focuses on early intervention, short to medium-term therapeutic support and the promotion of positive mental health outcomes in a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive manner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred counselling and psychological support to individuals, couples and families
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop collaborative care plans and regularly review goals and progress with clients
• Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement activities and the development of resources that enhance client outcomes and service delivery
• Participate actively in individual and group supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development
• Actively participate in mandatory meetings as required and requested

Qualifications/experience required:

• Tertiary Qualification in counselling, psychology, social work and or a related mental health discipline
• Registration or Eligibility with a relevant professional body, PACFA, AASW, AHPRA, ANZCATA
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

For specific key position details, please refer to the relevant position descriptions

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

How to Apply:

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

• A Cover Letter
• Resume
• Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the 'key selection criteria' to

For a copy of the Position Description please email

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Fiona Clark, Wellbeing and Primary Mental Health Manager on: or

Applications Close: 27 October 2025 Apply today Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.