Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Mental Health Clinician role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Mental Health Advice and Response Service 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 (LRH) is looking for a Mental Health Advice and Response Service (MHARS) Clinician to join our growing team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis.
About the Role
This role is part of Victoria's Forensic Mental Health Implementation Plan and provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of mental health and the justice system.
MHARS clinicians provide specialist mental health advice to Magistrates, Community Correctional Services and court users, ensuring appropriate mental health interventions, referrals and outcomes for people appearing before the Court. You will deliver responsive, recovery-oriented care through screening, assessment, consultation, reporting and referral.
This is a highly autonomous and specialist role suited to senior clinicians with strong assessment skills and a sound understanding of legal processes.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
About you
You will:
* Provide recovery-oriented mental health services to court users
* Deliver specialist clinical advice to Magistrates and court stakeholders
* Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments in a forensic setting
* Prepare high-quality written reports and provide verbal advice in court
* Liaise with Police, Custodial Health and Forensic Medical Officers
* Support training and education for court and legal professionals
* Contribute to quality improvement, evaluation and service development
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards
You are a confident and compassionate clinician with:
* At least 5 years' post-registration experience in mental health
* Strong assessment, formulation and report-writing skills
* The ability to work independently in a complex forensic environment
* Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act 2022
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* A commitment to recovery-oriented, ethical and person-centred practice
Essential qualifications
You must hold current registration with one of the following:
* AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate mental health qualification
* AHPRA as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist
* Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
You will also require:
* Victorian Driver's Licence
* Satisfactory Police Check
* Working with Children Check
Join LRH and make a meaningful impact supporting people with mental illness as they navigate the justice system.
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 Susanne Lampitt, Acting Manager Specialist & Therapeutic Programs via email: for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
About us
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: 12 February 2026.
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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.