Clinician - Acute Response

Reference Number: 889

Job Title: Acute Response Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time                                                                

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 (NP81-NP74), Social Worker Grade 2 (YC42-YC45), Occupational Therapist Grade 2 (YB20-YB23)

Closing date: 19/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Helen Sell on Helen.sell@gvhealth.org.au

Salary Range: $88,030 - $112,091

International Candidates encouraged to apply ANZCO 254422, 252411, 272511.

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Click HERE to express your interest in upcoming mental health careers

About the role:

An exciting opportunity awaits the right applicant to join Goulburn Valley Health's Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services team to work alongside our specialist addiction medicine services team to be employed as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate working towards endorsement as an RN Practitioner. 

About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled clinician to join the Acute Response Team at either the Seymour or Shepparton campuses. The successful candidate will be a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering mental health support to individuals experiencing acute psychological distress or mental health crisis.
At the Shepparton campus, the role involves close collaboration with the Goulburn Valley Health Emergency Department, providing timely community-based assessments and interventions. Shifts currently operate on a 7-day roster from 8:30am to 5:00pm and 1:00pm to 9:30pm, with potential for future flexibility in scheduling.
At the Seymour campus, the team operates during business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Position Description: HERE

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.