Senior Clinician - Adult Community Mental Health

Reference Number: 1865 

Job Title:  Senior Clinician - Adult Community Mental Health

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 48

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Psychologist Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3

Location: Adult Community Mental Health 

Closing date: 11/07/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Cath Bould, catherine.bould@gvhealth.org.au

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.

About the role:

This Senior Clinician position is a pivotal leadership and clinical role within our Adult Community Case Management Team. You will provide advanced clinical support and supervision to a multidisciplinary team, lead complex case reviews, and ensure high standards of evidence-based practice in managing consumers with severe and persistent mental illness. The role also includes a small caseload of complex clients, allowing you to maintain strong clinical skills and make meaningful, direct impacts.

As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to service development and continuous improvement projects and act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative care planning. This position is ideal for an experienced clinician looking to step into a role with strategic influence while continuing to provide high-quality clinical care.

What makes this role different?

• This is a leadership role within a growing community mental health team, offering opportunities to shape practice and service delivery.
• Access to ongoing professional development including leadership training, regional conferences, and internal learning programs.
• The position offers strong collaborative links with acute mental health services, primary care, housing, and alcohol & other drug services.
• Opportunities for career progression and input into future service design as part of the Goulburn Valley Health redevelopment.
• Enjoy the benefits of living and working in Shepparton – an affordable, vibrant regional centre with a supportive health and wellbeing network.

The successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Extensive experience in mental health, preferably within community-based or case management settings.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including clinical supervision, mentoring and team support.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and consumer-led care.
• Excellent communication, assessment and care planning skills with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Workforce Navigator 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.