Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Senior Mental Health Clinician role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Sale Community Mental Health Team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region
Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for a Senior Mental Health Clinician 26+ to join our growing team on an ongoing full-time basis.
About the Role
As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day team operations while maintaining a strong clinical presence. You will deliver comprehensive mental health care including assessment, care coordination, treatment planning and consumer and family engagement.
Working closely with the Site and Operations Manager and fellow senior clinicians, you will contribute to implementing the Model of Care and driving continuous improvement across the service.
Key Responsibilities You will:
* Provide leadership, guidance and support to multidisciplinary staff
* Deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented clinical care
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and care planning
* Support care coordination and consumer outcomes
* Collaborate effectively with consumers, families and stakeholders
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service About you
You are a skilled and compassionate clinician with strong leadership capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care.
You will bring:
1. At least 5 years' experience in a senior mental health role
2. Strong clinical, analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
4. A collaborative and adaptable approach to team-based care
5. Commitment to ongoing professional development
6. Registered Nurse (with postgraduate mental health qualification), OR
Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist (AHPRA registered)
7. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Melissa Bassler, Site and Operations Manager Sale via email: for a confidential discussion. Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer. LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre. Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres. Diversity and inclusion We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: How to apply Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Applications close when a suitable candidate is employed. Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey. Before commencement, the successful applicant will Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands. #J-18808-Ljbffr