Mental Health Community Clinician

HOPE/Intake Clinician

• Location: Melton Community Health Building
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: RPN3, OT2, SW2 or P2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

Western Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Services are seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician to join our team in a dual-role position across the HOPE program and Community Intake.

This is a full-time role, and the position is split evenly:

• 0.5 EFT Intake Clinician with fixed Intake days on Monday, Wednesday and every second Friday
• 0.5 EFT HOPE Clinician on the remaining rostered days

This role offers variety, continuity, and the opportunity to work across both early engagement and intensive post-suicidal support in a growing metropolitan corridor.

About the HOPE Program:

HOPE (Hospital Outreach Post‑Suicidal Engagement) provides time‑limited, assertive outreach to people following a suicide attempt or experiencing serious suicidal ideation, intent or planning.

Clinicians provide up to 12 weeks of coordinated, recovery‑oriented care, delivering evidence‑based psychological interventions and working closely with families, carers and community supports.

At Western Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of at-risk individuals and their families.

About the Intake Role:

The Intake function is often the first point of contact for individuals, families and referring services. Intake clinicians play a critical role in:

• Reviewing, assessing and prioritising referrals
• Providing face‑to‑face assessment and immediate support for walk‑in presentations
• Offering consultation and advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Linking people to the most appropriate service in a timely and person‑centred way

About You:

This multidisciplinary role is open to:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Social Workers
• Clinical Psychologists

You will bring:

• A genuine commitment to recovery‑oriented, person‑centred care
• Strong skills in mental state and risk assessment
• Experience delivering brief, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions
• Confidence making timely, clinically sound decisions, particularly within Intake settings
• Well‑developed documentation skills across electronic clinical systems
• The ability to work within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to liaise effectively with consumers, families, carers, internal teams and external services
• A clear interest in suicide prevention and early intervention

We expect all team members to lead with kindness, modelling open communication and supporting high‑quality clinical care across the team.

Position Description – Intake Clinician

Position Description – HOPE Clinician

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? 

If you’re passionate about being part of a compassionate and dedicated team working towards suicide prevention and community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. 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 26 December 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Cassie Low

Title: A/Program Manager

Phone: (03) 9732 1600

Alternate Contact: Emma Lewis

Title: Team Leader

Phone: (03) 9732 1600

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.

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