Mental Health Clinician

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne's west seeks a Mental Health Clinician to join the Intensive Community Treatment team delivering home-based care for people aged 65 and over with acute mental illness. You will perform assessments, create treatment plans and monitor recovery in a recovery-focused, person-centred approach.

Join a multidisciplinary team, provide compassionate, evidence-based care, and support consumers, families and carers with coordination and documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and experience in community-based management of services and assessment and treatment of older adults.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to Older Adults' Mental Health and in particular the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022).

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidenced based treatment and interventions that support consumers with complex mental health related needs and their families/carers.
• Promotion of Mental Health evidence-based practice.
• Successful completion of required mandatory training activities, including training related to the National Standards.
• Compliance of clinical governance, legislative and documentation requirements.

Job description

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (with an Accrued Day Off every month)
• Salary: Mental Health AHP Grade 3 (Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Intensive Community Treatment (ICT) team plays a vital role in supporting older adults to achieve the best possible mental health and wellbeing outcomes in the comfort of their own homes.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team within the Older Persons Mental Health and Well-being Program, providing compassionate, holistic and evidence-based care to people aged 65 and over experiencing an acute episode of mental illness.

You will undertake mental health assessments, develop and implement individualised treatment plans, monitor recovery, and document and communicate clinical updates to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. Building strong relationships with consumers, families, carers and other healthcare professionals will be central to your role, helping to ensure care is responsive, person-centred and recovery focused. Medication supervision and/or administration may also be required.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise and discipline-specific skills to make a real difference in the lives of older people. The ICT team provides an intensive, community-based alternative to hospitalisation where appropriate, supporting consumers to remain at home during acute episodes of illness, promoting recovery and helping to minimise inpatient stays.

Services are delivered seven days a week, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, ensuring timely and accessible support when it matters most.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidenced based treatment and interventions that support consumers with complex mental health related needs and their families/carers.
• Promotion of Mental Health evidence-based practice.
• Successful completion of required mandatory training activities, including training related to the National Standards.
• Compliance of clinical governance, legislative and documentation requirements, (e.g. Clinical Review discussions, completion of relevant documentation compliant with requirement of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022).

About you

• Demonstrated skill and experience in community-based management of services, assessment and treatment of older adults with a mental illness and dementia.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development.
• Proficient knowledge of legislation pertinent to Older Adults' Mental Health and in particular the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act Act (2022), the Guardianship and Administration Act (2019), Aged Care Act (2024), Privacy and Data Protection Act (2014) and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government policies and strategic directions in Public Mental Health Services such as the Mental Health Reform Strategy, Dual Diagnosis treatment, family violence and elder abuse and protecting vulnerable children and young people.
• A current driver's licence is fundamental to the position.

Social Workers

• An approved Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Occupational Therapists

• Registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• An approved Degree from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy or other qualifications.
• Approved for eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapy (Vic.).

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 7 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Susan Kindler on (03) 9057 4***.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.