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Community Mental Health Clinician (26+)
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- AU$90000 - AU$120000 per annum
Mental Health
Job Ref: VIC1_1784168235
Community Mental Health Clinician (26+) - Recovery & Crisis/CATT
Permanent Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Less than 2 hours from Melbourne
Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Mental Health Clinicians to join a leading community mental health service 2 hours from Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role while enjoying the benefits of coastal living, stunning beaches and a relaxed lifestyle within easy reach of Melbourne.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support adults aged 26 years and over experiencing acute, complex and ongoing mental health challenges. You will deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care that empowers consumers, families and carers throughout their mental health journey.
Available Teams
- Recovery
- Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT)
About the Role
As a Community Mental Health Clinician, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including urgent and routine presentations.
- Deliver evidence-based clinical interventions within a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed framework.
- Develop care plans, safety plans and discharge plans alongside consumers, families and carers.
- Provide individual, family and group-based therapeutic support.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
A qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy.
- Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for the relevant professional membership body.
- A minimum of 2 years' post-registration experience within mental health services.
- Strong assessment, communication, care coordination and clinical decision-making skills.
- A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and person-centred practice.
Essential Requirement
Applicants must already have the right to work in Australia, including:
- Australian Citizens
- Permanent Residents
- Subclass 482 Visa holders
- Working Holiday Visa holders
- Graduate Visa holders
- Other valid Australian work visas
