Description
Mental Health Clinician
Parttime Part-Time 16 - 20 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract as per funding to 26 June 2026
Make a difference by joining one of Australia’s most innovative youth services.
The primary role of the Mental Health Clinician/Counsellor is to work within a multidisciplinary team providing mental health support to young people aged 12-25 years.
This position will deliver evidence-based short and longer-term psychological interventions to young people with mild to moderate mental health issues in Swan Hill Rural City Council, and Buloke and Gannawarra Shires. These services will be provided to young people in stages 0-3 in the clinical staging model for early intervention youth mental health services. This will include conducting assessments and developing care plans in conjunction with the young person and identified family, friends, and professionals. The role will also include care coordination support to young people, facilitation of groups, and community engagement work.
Applications for this position are invited from Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, and other candidates with relevant qualifications/experience.
About You:
Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check
Current Immunisation Vaccination Certificate (including 2025 Flu Vaccination) & Serology evidence of immunisation status
Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychologist or Mental Health Nurse
About us: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. Our vision at, Swan Hill District Health, is to provide clear, connected care, best experience for our community
SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, SHDH also provides:
®A dynamic workplace ®Discounted Corporate gym memberships
®Free onsite car parking ®Professional Development opportunities
®Salary Sacrifice/Packaging ®Employee Assistance Program
Enquiries about this role should be directed to Hayley Neuschafer, headspace Swan Hill Manager, Ph: (03) 4010 7102
To apply for this position: email the completed Application for Employment form, Cover letter, CV and response to the key selection criteria to employment@shdh.org.au.
You will find the full position description containing the key selection criteria & application for employment form on our website - Swan Hill District Health reserves the right to commence interview immediately upon receipt of applications.
Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
