Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Community services
Location: Barwon South West - Glenelg
Reference: VG/1877283-3
Position : Mental Health Clinician Portland Adult Team
Employment Type:
Part Time 64 hours per fortight until March 2026
South West Healthcare's Portland Community Mental Health Service is offering full-time ongoing and fixed-term parental leave positions for compassionate Mental Health Clinicians. This role is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Psychologists—all disciplines are encouraged to apply. You will work within a multidisciplinary team providing specialised mental health care to adults aged 26–65 across the Portland region.
Our team delivers recovery-focused support, including crisis intervention, therapeutic care, and long-term recovery planning for people living with complex or enduring mental illness.
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care to individuals, families, and carers, engaging community and natural supports to help consumers achieve their goals and improve their mental wellbeing.
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What you bring:
As the successful application you will be a compassionate and motivated clinician with:
What we offer
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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 o f 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
How to apply:
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 14 December 2025. 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 2021-2024, or Victorian Public Health sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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