Mental Health Clinician, Surfcoast Community Mental Health Team

 Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 56

Job Category - RPN3, OT3, SW3, Psychologist 2

Req Id - 10037 

• An exciting opportunity for an experienced community mental health clinician


• Experience in community mental health required


• Temporary position available

About the role

Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) provide specialist, recovery-oriented care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness within their local community.

The Surfcoast CMHT deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary mental health care across the Bellarine Peninsula and Surfcoast, supporting consumers in community settings with a strong focus on continuity of care, recovery, and community connection. The team works collaboratively with consumers, families and carers, and key service partners to ensure coordinated, timely and person-centred support.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide recovery-oriented, community-based mental health care to individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. This role suits clinicians who can work autonomously and manage a complex caseload from day one. 

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver assessment, treatment and care coordination, supporting consumers and their families/carers through a person-centred and collaborative approach. The role contributes to safe, timely and coordinated care aligned with the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, treatment and recovery-oriented interventions


• Provide coordinated, consumer and family-inclusive care


• Contribute to intake, risk assessment and case management functions

What we're looking for

• Qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology (with relevant registration)


• Experience in a community mental health setting required


• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, risk management and care coordination


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment


• Willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster, including evenings and weekends (where applicable)

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits




• Living expenses capped at $9,010


• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Katrina Welsh, Manager (acting), South Adult CCS, Bellarine and Surf Coast CCS | Barwon Health MHDAS

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0460 942 968   

Application closing date: Monday 09, November 2026

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.