Mental Health Clinician - Youth (Portland)

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Portland Victoria is only an 80 minute drive from Warrnambool and is home to unspoiled beaches, river and offshore fishing, whale watching and the start of The Great South Walking trail. Portland is located on the far south-west coast of Victoria, mid-way between Port Fairy and the small town of Nelson which is adjacent to the state border with South Australia.
The $1.94 million Portland Campus adjacent to Portland¿s healthcare precinct has been purpose built to provide the community with a service that is flexible, responsive and accessible to all.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight, with a monthly ADO), On-going position
• Location: Portland Campus
• Classification & Salary Range (pro rata + superannuation):
• • Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $108,836 - $120,874
  • Occupational Therapist Grade 3: $92,944.80 - $106,834
  • Social Worker Grade 3: $92,944 - $106,834
  • Psychologist Grade 2: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80

About the role

South West Healthcare's Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) is a specialist service supporting young people aged 0–25 years and their families.

Our service includes embedded specialist streams:

• Infant, Child and Family Stream for children aged 0–11 years
• Youth Streams for young people aged 12–25 years, which include Intake and Short-Term Intervention and Ongoing Care

Wouldn't you like to be valued, inspired, and work with us to build something remarkable?

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence-informed, developmentally appropriate treatment, care, and support to young people aged 12–25 years and their families.

You will work in partnership with community-based services, primary health providers, and the broader mental health and wellbeing sector to ensure holistic care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Direct service provision to individuals and groups
• Consultation with mental health and wellbeing sector partners, including General Practitioners and Paediatricians
• Community development and education, as appropriate to the role

What you bring

• A Registered Psychiatric Nurse with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse and have at least 2 years' experience in the provision of mental health services. It would be desirable to have a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
• An Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency.
• A Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• A Psychologist who has registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist, or a Provisional Psychologist completing a 5+1 program for psychology are supported and eligible to apply.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

Located on the stunning Discovery Coast, Portland offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with affordable housing, minimal traffic, and a welcoming, close-knit community. Enjoy whale watching, surfing, fishing, scenic hiking trails, and access to pristine beaches—all just minutes from your doorstep. With a strong sense of local pride and ongoing regional growth, Portland is an ideal place to live, work and make a lasting impact.

To discover more about life in Portland, visit: https://www.iamportland.com.au or https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Destinations/Portland

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Friday 11 December 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au