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Mental Health Clinician | Regional VIC

x2 available roles within Acute Response or Enhanced Triage in Regional Victoria

🌟 Mental Health Clinicians - Acute Response & Triage Teams 🌟
$60-$80/hr + Shift Allowances + Free Accommodation & Travel + Welcome Pack

Are you ready to step into a rewarding mental health role in Regional Victoria? We're currently seeking experienced Mental Health Clinicians to join both Acute Response (AR) and Triage teams in a well-established mental health service. These are fantastic opportunities for agency staff looking for a dynamic and collaborative environment.

🧠 About the Roles
Acute Response Clinician:
Provide responsive, consumer-focused care to individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes. You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, manage risk, and implement evidence-based interventions-all while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Triage Clinician:
Be the first point of contact for individuals seeking mental health support via a telephone-based triage model. You'll play a crucial role in screening, assessing, and directing care across adult, CAMHS, aged, and dual diagnosis streams.

📌 Key Benefits:

  • Excellent hourly rate: $60-$80 + shift penalties

  • Free accommodation and travel assistance

  • Welcome pack including scrubs

  • Supportive, well-resourced teams with ongoing workforce development

✅ What You'll Need:

For AR Team:

  • Current AHPRA registration (OT OR Psych) or AASW registration (Social Worker)

  • Experience in acute mental health or community settings essential

  • Post Grad Certificate in mental health essential
  • Proven ability in comprehensive mental state & risk assessment

  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and recovery-oriented practice

  • Full Victorian driver's license

For Triage Team:

  • Current AHPRA registration (OT OR Psych) or AASW registration (Social Worker)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in mental health

  • Strong triage and risk formulation skills

  • Post Grad Certificate in mental health essential

  • Experience working with diverse populations including dual diagnosis

  • Familiarity with State-wide Psychiatric Triage Scale and national standards

  • Willingness to work a rotating 24/7 roster (including overnight shifts)

If you're passionate about making a real impact in mental health care and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment-we want to hear from you.

Contact Danielle Richards directly at danielle.richards@marsrecruitment.com.au or click APPLY.

For additional information about Danielle Richards at Mars Healthcare and why you should choose her as your preferred Recruitment Consultant and Allied Health Expert, click here to view her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-richards-069a55225/

*Please note only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted*

Salary
AU$60 - AU$80 per hour + super + shift allowances + accommodation
LOCATION
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia
Job Type
Contract/Temporary
Job Ref
BBBH31486_1752132847
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