Senior Mental Health Clinician at Western Health

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Clinical Expertise, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Recovery Oriented Service, Trauma Informed Care, Evidence-Based Interventions, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Mentoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Location: St Albans - Yanna Yanna Prevention and Recovery Care (WPARC) Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time (0.8 FTE) Salary: RPN 4, OT3, P3, SW3 + Super + Salary Packaging About the role This is an exciting opportunity to develop, implement and provide clinical expertise in a innovative service across a 7 day rotating roster. Life with us: Yanna Yanna is a 12 bed, women-only, PARC service which can accommodate up to three dependent children (under 5 years old) with their mother during their stay. WPARC provides short term mental health recovery and rehabilitation support to women residing in the North and West metropolitan areas.  This is a multidisciplinary role and is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupation Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists. Key responsibilites: Engage with and support consumers, their families and their carers with their mental health needs, as required Share your clinical expertise and be a part of a multidisciplinary clinical and wellbeing team. Support the delivery of a recovery oriented and trauma informed service Deliver evidence-based mental health and discipline specific interventions to women and children staying at WPARC. About you: Passionate meeting the mental health and wellbeing recovery needs of women and children Previous clinical experience in delivering mental health and discipline specific interventions Ability to engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support the development of staff High level of verbal and written communications Position Description About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Why join us? Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 October 2025. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Madeline Thyer via email Madeline.Thyer@wh.org.au. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Responsibilities

Engage with and support consumers, their families, and their carers with their mental health needs. Deliver evidence-based mental health and discipline-specific interventions to women and children staying at WPARC.