Mental Health Clinician
- Provide recovery-oriented assessment, care planning and individual support to people living with mental illness and psychosocial disability.
- Work with consumers, families, carers and a multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals, safety and community participation.
- Deliver group activities, coordinate referrals and maintain accurate records while contributing to program improvement.
- Full Time, Permanent position
- 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.
Why join BHN?
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.
Apply now
Apply with your resume and cover letter describing why you would like to join the team and how your experience aligns with the role.
Applications will be assessed as received, so early applications are encouraged.
For enquiries: Paul Ferguson, Team Leader, Mental Health (Clinical) ********************
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.
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