Overview
Seeking experienced mental health clinicians to work with the Community Acute Intervention Service Outreach Team. Multiple Permanent Full Time positions available (80 hours per fortnight) with monthly ADO. Job category: RPN Grade 4, AH Grade 3. Req Id: 5555.
* Provide crisis assessment, treatment and assertive support to individuals
* Role will be varied, challenging and rewarding
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. Services are delivered across more than 20 sites by 9,000 staff and volunteers. 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. Our service is recognized for innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client-centred, accessible and family-inclusive.
MHDAS is entering a phase of co-design to redesign our service system with the community.
About the Facility
Major sites include University Hospital Geelong, McKellar Centre, Barwon Health North, and residential aged care facilities across the region. Mental health, community health and dental services are delivered across Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. The Community – Acute Intervention Service operates seven days a week with two shifts and is a tertiary level multidisciplinary team in mental health, drug and alcohol services.
The Team Will
* Undertake assessments rated by Triage as Category B (CAT B) or Category C (CAT C) for ages 12-65
* Provide brief intervention to consumers requiring tertiary mental health treatment for up to 28 days during an acute phase, aged 16-65
* Provide ED post-follow-up calls to consumers who have left the ED and are not referred to other tertiary mental health services
About You
* Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
* Experience in acute mental health and AOD assessment and treatment
* Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in assessment and treatment of acute mental health and substance use disorders in a community setting
About The Role
We are seeking highly motivated senior clinicians to provide acute community assessment and treatment for people in the acute phase of mental illness and/or AOD use. You will demonstrate leadership in the ongoing development of the acute intervention service and day-to-day operations of the team.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About The Culture
You will be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team that provides high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Barwon Health supports professional development.
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions with high job satisfaction
* Staff wellbeing program and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Professional development opportunities to enhance your career
* Attractive salary packaging benefits (living expenses cap, meals and entertainment cap)
About Geelong
Geelong offers diverse lifestyle options and is close to the Great Ocean Road and regional attractions. It has world-class schools and education providers, parks, sports and entertainment, and dining and shopping options.
* Geelong is home to a range of educational providers
* Proximity to Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast
* Abundant parklands, sporting and entertainment options
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities or diverse backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments in recruitment and promote wellbeing in the workplace. We are committed to child safety standards as per the Victorian Government.
If you need assistance with your application, please email the Mental Health recruitment team at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au. Note: resumes are not accepted via email.
Contact person: Justine Maggs | Manager Community Acute Intervention Services | Outreach team & MHARS
Email: justine.maggs@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0448 823 693, Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm
Application closing date: Friday 3 October 2025
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