At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide recovery-oriented mental health care and support to adults in the community.
- Company: Join Barwon Health, the largest health service in Geelong.
- Benefits: Enjoy excellent working conditions, wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; applications from all backgrounds encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in community mental health and strong clinical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Work in a progressive public mental health service implementing reform. Contribute to meaningful outcomes for consumers and the community. Join the largest health service in Geelong.
Join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care within the Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Geelong North. In this role, you will provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and care coordination to adults experiencing serious mental illness, working collaboratively with consumers, families and carers to support recovery and wellbeing. Our service operates within a contemporary model aligned to the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, prioritising:
- Consumer-centred and trauma-informed care
- Family and carer inclusion
- Timely, coordinated, and accountable service delivery
You will be part of a supportive, values-driven environment that emphasises clinical excellence, team-based care, and sustainable workloads.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults with complex mental health needs
- Provide recovery-oriented care coordination, partnering with consumers, families and carers
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team planning, risk assessment and clinical review processes
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and uphold professional and legislative standards
What we’re looking for
- Demonstrated experience in community mental health case management
- Demonstrated experience in adult community mental health or a related setting
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment and continuing care of individuals with serious mental illness
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments with competing priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative care
- A passion for recovery-oriented, person-centred practice
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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