Mental Health Clinician

Victorian Government; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) in Wangaratta, Victoria, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for a permanent full-time position in the Continuing Care Team. You will provide recovery-oriented, person-centred care to consumers with complex mental health needs, delivering evidence-based interventions and coordinating care.

Registrations with AHPRA (RN/OT/PSY) or eligibility for AASW, plus postgraduate mental health qualifications, are required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as RN, OT, or Psychologist, or eligibility for AASW membership.
• Mental Health qualifications including postgraduate or specialist training.
• Experience in community mental health settings preferred.
• Sound knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and modern mental health frameworks.
• Understanding of Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and related standards.
• Well-developed assessment, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and review recovery-oriented care plans.
• Provide case management and care coordination for complex cases.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychosocial support.
• Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and community providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote consumer recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

AHPRA registration (RN/OT/PSY)

Postgraduate mental health qualification

Job description

Join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people across the Wangaratta community. We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our Continuing Care Team in a permanent full-time position, providing recovery-oriented, person-centred care to consumers with complex mental health needs.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with ADO)
Location: Wangaratta, Victoria
Classification: Nursing, Allied Health or Clinical Psychology (classification dependent on profession and experience)
Salary Range: $1816.90 - $2394.20 per week - Competitive salary in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement, plus superannuation and applicable allowances

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and review recovery-oriented care plans.
• Provide case management and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychosocial support.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community service providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote consumer recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Qualifications in Mental Health, including postgraduate qualifications, specialist undergraduate psychiatric training, or demonstrated progress towards completion.
• Experience working within mental health services, preferably in community mental health settings.
• Sound knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and contemporary mental health frameworks.
• Understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and relevant clinical standards and legislation.
• Well-developed assessment, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time employment providing ongoing career stability.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Salary packaging benefits available.
• Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with an excellent work-life balance.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Margot Franklin at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

About the Role

Closing Date: 20/11/2026

Join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people across the Wangaratta community. We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our Continuing Care Team in a permanent full-time position, providing recovery-oriented, person-centred care to consumers with complex mental health needs.

Position Details

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with ADO)
Location: Wangaratta, Victoria
Classification: Nursing, Allied Health or Clinical Psychology (classification dependent on profession and experience)
Salary Range: $1816.90 - $2394.20 per week - Competitive salary in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement, plus superannuation and applicable allowances

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and review recovery-oriented care plans.
• Provide case management and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychosocial support.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community service providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote consumer recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Qualifications in Mental Health, including postgraduate qualifications, specialist undergraduate psychiatric training, or demonstrated progress towards completion.
• Experience working within mental health services, preferably in community mental health settings.Sound knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and contemporary mental health frameworks.
• Understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and relevant clinical standards and legislation.
• Well-developed assessment, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time employment providing ongoing career stability.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Salary packaging benefits available.
• Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with an excellent work-life balance.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Margot Franklin at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health

AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.
Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

Applications close Friday 20 November 2026 at 11.59pm