Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team

Verus People ·www.veruspeople.com

Location Mildura, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 80,000 - 120,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Nursing
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Our client is a regional public health service in Mildura, Victoria, delivering community-based mental health care to people who need it most.


Job description

Are you an experienced crisis mental health clinician ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced community setting?

You'll be conducting rapid assessments across face-to-face ED presentations, crisis phonelines, and GP or service referrals making independent clinical decisions about whether clients require inpatient admission or can be safely supported in the community.

This is a rotating roster role where you will often be working as the sole clinician on shift.


About you

You're a confident, independent clinician who thrives in high-acuity environments and is comfortable holding risk and making decisions under pressure.


You will also demonstrate:

  • Current AHPRA registration with relevant degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy
  • Minimum 25 years experience in a Crisis or Acute Community Mental Health team inpatient-only backgrounds will not be considered for this role
  • Demonstrated skill in rapid clinical assessment, risk assessment, and crisis intervention
  • Confidence working autonomously as the sole clinician, including on rotating rosters (days, evenings, nights, weekends)
  • Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and associated frameworks
  • Dual diagnosis capability and experience with complex, high-risk presentations
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage clients, families, GPs, and community services

Mandatory requirements

  • National Police Record Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) Check
  • Current registration with a relevant professional association (e.g. AHPRA)
  • Evidence of healthcare worker immunisation failure to provide satisfactory evidence prior to commencement may affect ongoing employment
  • Current driver's licence


Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team role?
Verus People is hiring for the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team job located?
The Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team role with Verus People is based in Mildura, VIC, AU.
What does the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team role pay?
Verus People lists the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team role at AUD 80,000–120,000 per year.
Is the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Verus People.
What experience level is the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team role?
The Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Team role at Verus People?
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