Mental Health Lead Clinician Community - Regional Victoria

Full Job Description
Mental Health Lead Clinician – Regional Victoria

Location: Regional Victoria
Presented by: Limelight People
Department: Community Mental Health & Wellbeing
Contract: Permanent (Full-time or Part-time)

About the Role
Limelight People are recruiting a Mental Health Lead Clinician to join a friendly and supportive Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team in Regional Victoria.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to develop their clinical skills while making a positive impact within the community and working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Working within an integrated community mental health team, and under the direction of the team psychiatrist, manager and senior clinician, you will provide recovery-focused treatment and support to consumers experiencing mental illness throughout all stages of their illness.
The team provides care to adults aged 25–64 years, supporting consumers within their communities and promoting recovery, wellbeing and independence.

Benefits & Perks

• Permanent full-time or part-time employment opportunities
• We offer generous relocation support of up to $10,000 (international), $6,000 (interstate), or $3,000 (within Victoria) to help make your move seamless.
• Benefit from a $10,000 sign-on incentive, paid as $5,000 on commencement and $5,000 after 12 months of service.
• Build your future through permanent residency sponsorship pathways available after 12 months for eligible candidates.
• Access to clinical educators and career advisors
• Dedicated Mental Health Professional Development Unit
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong professional development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

Roster & Working Arrangements

• Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight with an ADO every 4 weeks
• Part-time: 64–72 hours per fortnight
• Monday to Friday
• Standard hours: 8:30am–5:00pm
• Flexible working arrangements available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused treatment and support to consumers experiencing mental illness.
• Provide clinical leadership within an integrated multidisciplinary community mental health team.
• Undertake mental health assessments and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Develop and review recovery-focused treatment and care plans.
• Support consumers throughout different stages of mental illness.
• Monitor consumer wellbeing, progress and changing clinical needs.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, senior clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Build strong relationships with consumers, carers, families and community services.
• Promote recovery, independence and community participation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews and clinical discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and clinical governance.

Requirements

• Relevant professional registration and qualifications applicable to the position classification.
• Demonstrated experience working within mental health services.
• Strong understanding of contemporary, recovery-focused mental health practice.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to consumer-focused and recovery-oriented care.
• Current 2026 Flu Vaccination.

Additional Information

• Job Reference: 3703
• Classification: NP81-NP74, YC42-YC45 or YB20-YB23
• Salary: $36.79 – $61.17 per hour + superannuation
• Hours: 64–80 hours per fortnight
• Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time or Part Time

Living in Regional Victoria
Regional Victoria offers an excellent lifestyle with access to a range of schools, shopping, cultural precincts, sporting and recreational facilities.
The region provides opportunities to enjoy fantastic restaurants, lakes, rivers, parks, walking trails and other recreational activities, offering an excellent balance between career development and lifestyle.

Apply Now
Limelight People are recruiting experienced Mental Health professionals for this permanent opportunity.
Please submit your application, including an up-to-date resume and cover letter, to Beca, Permanent Recruitment Specialist across Nursing and Midwifery:
bh@limelightpeople.com.au

Consultant

Beca Hartson

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Nursing and Midwifery

0492 264 872
bh@limelightpeople.com.au

Reference number: 4070867
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Mental Health

Company: Limelight People
Date posted: 30th Aug, 2026