Mental Health Lead Clinician

Location: Swan Hill

Work in an environment that offers: 

• We offer generous relocation support of up to $10,000 (international), $6,000 (interstate), or $3,000 (within Victoria) to help make your move to Bendigo seamless.
• Benefit from a $10,000 sign-on incentive, paid as $5,000 on commencement and $5,000 after 12 months of service.
• Build your future with Bendigo Health through permanent residency sponsorship pathways available after 12 months for eligible candidates.

The Position 

Job Reference: 3703

Position Title: Mental Health Lead Clinician
Classification:  NP81-NP74, YC42-YC45 or YB20-YB23
Salary per hour (exc. super): $36.79 - $61.17
Hours per fortnight: 64 - 80 Hours (includes ADO every 4 weeks if working 80 hours) 
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time or Part Time

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be conducted prior to closing date. 

The Role

This is an amazing opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team in Swan Hill. You’ll have the chance to grow your clinical skills while making a positive impact in your community, as part of a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team. As a leading regional health service, we offer loads of development, with access to clinical educators, career advisors and a designated Mental Health Professional Development Unit to support you. 

In a multi-disciplinary integrated community mental health team, and under the direction of the team psychiatrist, manger and senior clinician, our community mental health clinicians provide treatment and support that is recovery focused, during all stages of illness. The team in Swan Hill provides care to persons living in their communities experiencing mental illness aged 25 - 64 years.

If you're looking for flexibility, we've got you covered. This position is available full-time (80 hours per fortnight, with a monthly ADO) or part time (64 - 72 hours per fortnight). Our service operates Monday to Friday, 08:30am-5:00pm.

Living in the Swan Hill Region

Swan Hill offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting and recreational facilities including the renowned Murray Downs Golf and Country Club. We can offer flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, lakes, rivers, parks, walking trails and other recreational activities within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Xavier Moloney Manager on 03 5036 1900 for a confidential discussion. 

Position Description: HERE

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE  

Careers Video Reference: Regional Mental Health and Wellbeing Careers at Bendigo Health & Mental Health and Wellbeing Careers at Bendigo Health

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