Senior Mental Health Clinician - Child & Adolescent

📍 Wonthaggi, VIC
🕒 Full‑time - 40 hours per week
📅 ASAP start | 12‑week contract

We're looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to step into a Child & Adolescent Mental Health role supporting children and young people aged 0-25 years presenting in acute mental health distress.

This is a great short‑term opportunity for a senior clinician who enjoys working in fast‑paced, high‑impact environments and wants to make a real difference for young people and their families.

Who we're keen to hear from

We'll consider applications from:

• Clinical Nurse - Grade 3
  (relevant postgraduate qualification required)
• Allied Health Clinicians - Level 3
  (Psychology, Social Work, OT or similar)

What you'll be doing

• Completing mental health and risk assessments
• Providing brief, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions
• Case managing children and adolescents in crisis
• Supporting families and carers through acute presentations
• Working closely with multidisciplinary and acute care teams
• Delivering trauma informed, developmentally appropriate care

What you'll need

✅ Minimum 2 years' mental health case management experience
✅ Experience working with children and adolescents
✅ Strong understanding of acute mental health presentations
✅ Current AHPRA registration or relevant professional registration
✅ Ability to hit the ground running in a busy environment

Why take this contract?

• Make a genuine impact in child & adolescent mental health
• Join a well established CAMHS team
• Regional Victoria placement with supportive multidisciplinary teams
• Clear contract period with an immediate start available

If you're an experienced clinician available now and keen for a short‑term contract, I'd love to chat. Call Maddie on 0402 825 163 or email