Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Ongoing Part Time Role (32 Hours Per Week)

Located in: Located in Mornington, Victoria

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Grade 3, Year 1-4 (NP81 - NP74) or Allied Health Grade 3 Equivalent plus super

The Team & Role

The Mornington Adult Community Mental Health Team (MACMHT) provides specialist assessment, treatment, and case management services to adults aged 25 to 65 years experiencing significant mental health conditions, as well as support to their carers and families. Consumers accessing the service present with a wide range of mental health diagnoses and often experience co-occurring conditions, including substance use disorders and complex psychosocial issues.

The Case Management team delivers assertive, recovery-oriented community treatment and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care.

The Community Mental Health Clinician, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, provides timely and responsive mental health assessment, treatment, and support to individuals requiring urgent,

short-term, or ongoing intensive community-based interventions. The clinician practices within their professional scope to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred care, supporting consumers to achieve optimal health and recovery outcomes.

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills & Experience Required

• Registration as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, with relevant professional registration.
• Minimum two years post-qualifying professional experience in a Mental Health related setting
• Clinical understanding of the treatment for mental illness provided in in-patient and community settings, and working knowledge of community support services
• Excellent skills in comprehensive assessments, discharge planning and counselling

Benefits

• Working with young people
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Paula Blance, Team Manager 04•• ••• 246. The advert closes 22 July 2026.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy (Nursing Recruitment Coordinator) on 03 •••• •072

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Victorian Public, Mental Health Service Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 - 2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.