Senior Clinician - Community Mental Health
- Provide high-quality clinical care in a community mental health team.
- Conduct psychiatric triage, intake, and comprehensive clinical assessments.
- Develop and deliver evidence-based treatment and interventions.
Melbourne, VIC | Permanent Full-Time
We are partnering with a leading regional healthcare provider to recruit an experienced Senior Clinician for their Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a genuine difference to consumers, families and carers within a supportive regional community.
Relocation & Visa Sponsorship Available
- Up to $10,000 international relocation support
- Up to $6,000 interstate relocation support
- Up to $3,000 relocation support within Victoria
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
- Potential permanent residency sponsorship pathway after 12 months for eligible candidates
- $10,000 sign-on incentive – $5,000 on commencement and $5,000 after 12 months
The Role As a Senior Clinician, you will work as part of an integrated community mental health team, providing high-quality clinical care under the direction of the Manager and team Psychiatrist(s).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing psychiatric triage, intake and comprehensive clinical assessments
- Developing and delivering evidence-based treatment and interventions
- Providing psychoeducation, support and ongoing care to consumers
- Working collaboratively with families and carers
- Supporting a multidisciplinary approach to mental health care
- Contributing to high-quality, recovery-focused clinical practice
- Working closely with psychiatrists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals
About You We are looking for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse who is passionate about delivering person-centred care and supporting positive outcomes within the community.
You will ideally have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Strong experience within mental health
- Excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine commitment to recovery-oriented and family-sensitive practice
- The ability to work effectively within a regional community setting
Additional Benefits
- Salary packaging opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career development and education opportunities
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Fitness Passport
- ADO every 4 weeks
Position Details Position: Senior Clinician – Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Base Location: Regional Victoria
Employment: Ongoing Full-Time
Hours: 80 hours per fortnight, including an ADO every 4 weeks
Classification: NP75–NP77
Salary: $4,664.40 – $5,023.20 per fortnight + superannuation, depending on experience
Consultant
Beca Hartson
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Nursing and Midwifery
0492 264 872
bh@limelightpeople.com.au
Reference number: 4075738
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Mental Health
Company: Limelight People
Date posted: 14th Sep, 2026
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