Mental Health Clinician-Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE)

Position overview

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO     

         Part time applications welcome - please indicate preferred hours in your application

• Location: Hamilton 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:

Looking for work that is both challenging and deeply rewarding? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Hamilton Campus as part of a passionate and dedicated mental health team, making a real difference when it matters most.

As a Mental Health Clinician in South West Healthcare's Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Team, you will play a vital role supporting individuals experiencing acute suicidal distress or recovering from a suicide attempt. Working closely with consumers over a three-month period, you will deliver compassionate, recovery-focused care tailored to each individual's needs.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver evidence based, person-centred care
• Support recovery journeys through a structured 3 month engagement
• Provide tailored biological, psychological and social interventions
• Work collaboratively within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team

The HOPE program supports individuals aged 16 and over, providing timely, meaningful care when it's needed most and helping people reconnect with supports and pathways to recovery.

Some shifts are undertaken outside standard business hours; however, rosters are provided at least one month in advance, allowing for both variety and forward planning.

What you bring

• Qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration (or AASW eligibility for Social Workers)
• Experience in mental health clinical settings
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
• Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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.

South West Healthcare (SWH) is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation and aged care, along with a wide range of primary and community health services across the region. As the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, SWH plays a key leadership role in supporting health services across the broader catchment.

Our Hamilton Campus located in the heart of South West Victoria, is a welcoming regional centre known for its strong agricultural roots and close-knit community. Servicing the surrounding rural region, Hamilton offers a relaxed lifestyle with modern amenities, access to beautiful parks and gardens, and proximity to the Grampians National Park—perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors while staying connected to a supportive and vibrant community.

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 27 September 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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au