Mental Health Clinician

Better Health Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Meaningful impact in mental health

Job summary

Better Health Network is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to support people living with mental illness to build recovery, wellbeing, community inclusion and social participation. You will work within the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support and Recovery program as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will complete holistic assessments, develop care plans, conduct risk assessments and provide outreach and group-based support, partnering with consumers, families and local stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in lived experience or peer work, welfare, mental health or equivalent.
• Experience providing recovery-focused rehabilitation and individual support.
• Strong assessment, care planning and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic assessments, care plans and safety/wellness plans.
• Provide one-to-one and outreach support using strengths-based approaches.
• Collaborate with consumers, families and team through meetings and reviews.
• Plan and evaluate group activities and support community engagement.

Skills

Recovery-focused rehabilitation

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in lived experience or peer work, welfare, mental health or equivalent

Job description

• Make a real difference in your community.

We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to support people living with mental illness and psychosocial disability to build recovery, wellbeing, community connection and inclusion.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.

About the role

As a Mental Health Clinician in the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support and Recovery (EIPSR) Program, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver individual and group-based, recovery-oriented support. You will partner with consumers, families, carers and local stakeholders to develop practical recovery goals and strengthen participation in community life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Complete holistic assessments, recovery-oriented care plans, mental state and risk assessments, and safety and wellness plans.
• Manage a caseload and provide one-to-one, outreach and discipline-specific support using strengths-based and lived experience-informed approaches.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, team members and other stakeholders through care meetings, reviews, case discussions and safety planning.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic and recreational group activities and support access to community engagement and employment opportunities.
• Manage referral enquiries, maintain timely and accurate consumer records, monitor outcomes and contribute to program promotion and continuous improvement.

About you

You will be an experienced mental health, psychosocial support or community services practitioner who brings sound professional judgement, initiative and a genuinely consumer-focused approach.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• A professional qualification in lived experience or peer work, welfare, mental health or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience providing recovery-focused rehabilitation and individual support to people living with mental illness and psychosocial disability, ideally in hospital or community mental health settings.
• Well-developed assessment, care planning, risk assessment and professional boundary skills, with the ability to work autonomously and seek consultation when required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships within a multidisciplinary team and with consumers and their supports.
• An understanding of the social determinants of health and a commitment to inclusive practice with diverse communities, including LGBTIQA+ and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• A reflective, flexible and emotionally intelligent approach, together with a commitment to the MARAM framework and BHN values.
• A current full or probationary driver licence.

At BHN, you'll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves.

We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary and supportive team culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in mental health recovery and community inclusion

Location

This role is primarily based at Level 2, Victorian Pride Centre, 79–81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, with travel to other BHN sites and community settings as required.

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Pre-employment checks include reference checks, a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of the right to work in Australia and a current full or probationary driver licence. An International Police Check is also required where applicable under BHN policy.