Southwest Healthcare is seeking a passionate Mental Health Clinician to join our HOPE (Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement) program in Warrnambool. This vital role provides intensive, recovery focused support to individuals aged 16+ following a suicide attempt or experiencing suicidal crisis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver tailored, evidence based interventions over a three month engagement period. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in suicide prevention while enjoying professional support, flexibility, and the chance to grow your mental health career.
An exciting and meaningful opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our compassionate and dynamic Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) team at Southwest Healthcare.
About the Role
The HOPE program provides specialised mental health services to individuals aged 16 and over who have been referred following a suicide attempt or are experiencing acute suicidal ideation. Our team delivers tailored, evidence-based biological, psychological, and social interventions to support each individual's unique needs and goals over a three-month engagement period.
A proportion of work within the HOPE program will take place outside regular business hours, with shifts scheduled at least one month in advance.
Position overview
* Type: Permanent Part time (72 hours per fortnight)
* Location: Warrnambool Campus
o Classification & Salary Range (pro rata + superannuation):
o Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $100,932.00 - $112,091.20
o Occupational Therapist Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20
o Social Worker Grade 2: $88,030.80 - $101,197.20
o Psychologist Grade 2: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80
** Provisional Psychologists completing a 5+1 internship are encouraged to apply and will be well supported through a structured internship program. This includes regular individual and group supervision, as well as one dedicated day per week allocated for professional development, case report writing, and maintaining logbooks.
What you will bring
* Relevant qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy
* Current AHPRA registration (or AASW eligibility for Social Workers)
* Demonstrated experience in mental health clinical settings
* Strong understanding of recovery principles and trauma-informed care
* Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation skills
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
* Internal and external professional development opportunities
* Ongoing clinical supervision
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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