Mental Health Clinician

Richmond Wellbeing; Canning; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,640

Five weeks annual leave

Additional leave purchase option

Long service leave after five years

Birthday Leave and Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Rainbow Tick accredited workplace

Job summary

Richmind WA is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our MH Connext outreach team, delivering person-centred, recovery-focused mental health support to individuals with complex needs. You will conduct assessments, coordinate care, and connect clients with essential services to promote independence and community participation.

We welcome diverse qualified professionals (RN, OT, SW). This fixed-term, full-time role runs Monday to Friday with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and robust

Qualifications

• Registration in one of RN, OT or SW with current practice in mental health.
• Experience in community-based mental health services.
• Strong assessment, risk management and care planning skills.
• Ability to apply recovery-oriented, person-centred and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health, psychosocial, risk and safety assessments.
• Manage an allocated caseload and coordinate recovery-focused support.
• Develop, implement and review individual recovery plans with consumers and their networks.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic and psychosocial interventions within your scope.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation and safety planning.
• Connect consumers with GPs, mental health services and allied supports.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and therapeutic groups when required.
• Collaborate with families, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Care planning

Therapeutic interventions

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA) or Allied health registration

Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)

Social Worker (AASW eligible)

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

It takes courage.

It takes courage to reach out for help. It takes courage to walk alongside someone through their recovery journey. And it takes courage to shape the future of mental wellbeing services in Western Australia.

At Richmind WA, we listen deeply, see people as the individuals they are, and support them to discover the courage they have to shape their own lives. We're looking for a passionate Mental Health Clinician to join our MH Connext team and help people living with severe and complex mental health challenges achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work within our MH Connext community outreach service, providing person-centred, recovery-oriented mental health support to people living with severe and complex mental health concerns, including those experiencing co-occurring substance use challenges.

This is a highly autonomous and rewarding role where you will build therapeutic relationships, coordinate care, undertake assessments, and connect people with the supports they need to thrive in their communities.

While we welcome applications from a range of mental health professionals, Registered Nurses with mental health experience will be highly regarded for this position.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct comprehensive mental health, psychosocial, risk and safety assessments.
• Manage an allocated caseload and coordinate recovery-focused support.
• Develop, implement and review individual recovery plans with consumers and their support networks.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic and psychosocial interventions within your professional scope.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation support and safety planning.
• Connect consumers with GPs, mental health services, allied health providers and community supports.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and therapeutic groups where required.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, compliant and timely clinical documentation.

About the Service

MH Connext is a community-based mental health outreach service that provides person-centred, recovery-oriented support to people experiencing severe and complex mental health challenges, including those who may also experience co-occurring substance use concerns. The service works alongside consumers to improve their mental health, wellbeing, independence and connection to community. Clinicians provide assessment, care coordination, recovery planning and support, while helping people access the services and resources they need to achieve their goals. MH Connext takes a holistic approach to care, recognising the importance of mental, physical, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing in recovery.

About You

What you'll bring

• Relevant qualification and professional registration in one of the following:
  • Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
  • Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)
  • Social Worker (AASW eligible)
• Experience working in mental health services, ideally within community-based settings.
• Strong assessment, risk management and care planning skills.
• Experience delivering therapeutic or psychosocial interventions.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centred and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to build strong relationships with consumers, families, carers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork capabilities.

Highly regarded

• Registered Nurses with demonstrated mental health experience.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Experience working with people experiencing complex mental health and co-occurring substance use concerns.
• Experience facilitating groups and psychoeducation programs.

This role is fixed term full time until 30 June 2027, working Monday to Friday.

About Us

At Richmind WA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful life, connected to their community and supported in their recovery and wellbeing journey.

As a leading Western Australian mental health organisation, we provide inclusive, community-based residential, outreach and mental health services for adults and young people. Through evidence-based practice, lived experience leadership and person-centred support, we help people build confidence, strengthen resilience and achieve their goals.

Our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, Shaping the Future, Today, reflects our commitment to leading transformative services, bridging gaps in the mental health system, influencing lasting change and creating a resilient future for the communities we serve.

Everything we do is guided by our values:

• Living and Breathing Recovery
• Being Brave and Exploring
• Putting People First
• Being Passionate About Inclusion and Belonging
• Listening Deeply and Learning

Inclusion is at the heart of who we are. We celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and lived experiences. We value the unique perspectives of people with lived and living experience of mental health recovery, disability, and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ and other underrepresented communities.

As a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation, we are committed to creating safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for our staff, consumers and communities.

Why Join Us?

It takes courage to support people through recovery. It also takes courage to challenge thinking, build new approaches and create meaningful change.

At Richmind WA, you'll join a team that is passionate about improving mental wellbeing outcomes and committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

What You'll Enjoy

• Salary packaging up to $18,640, helping you maximise your take-home pay
• Five weeks annual leave*
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave (conditions apply)
• Long service leave benefits after five years of service
• Birthday Leave and Wellbeing Leave each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive and flexible work environment that values work-life balance

Learning & Development

• Comprehensive onboarding and role-specific training
• Access to LinkedIn Learning

Culture & Inclusion

• Rainbow Tick accredited workplace
• Strong commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and belonging
• Opportunity to work alongside people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds
• Values-led organisation focused on recovery, courage and innovation

Have Questions?

For further information about this opportunity, please contact our People & Capability team at [e-mail].

Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmind WA requires successful candidates to satisfy the relevant pre-employment checks applicable to the position.

Richmind WA reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date.

Please note: Applications submitted without the required supporting documentation may not be considered.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.