Description:
Inclusive Compassionate Progressive Accountable
Mental Health Clinician-Counselling Department
Full time position
(until June 30th 2026 with extension dependent on funding grant)
The primary role of the Mental Health Clinician/Counsellor is to work within the Counselling Services
multidisciplinary team providing assessment and generalist counselling to the community. This role will
focus on providing assessment, counselling and referral for people with menta health concerns.
Provisional psychologists, social workers, psychologists, Mental health nurses encouraged to apply.
About You:
- Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check
- Complete COVID Vaccinations & 2024 Flu Vaccination, Serology evidence of immunisation status
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
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 in the attached documents. Swan Hill District Health reserves the right to commence interview
immediately upon receipt of applications.
Enquiries about this role should be directed to Senior Mental Health Manager on
03 5033 9880 or email: jbarkman@shdh.org.au
Closing date:
April 16th 2025
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 and people with disability.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Community Care Services
Inclusive Compassionate Progressive Accountable
Position: Mental Health Clinician
Classification: Based on tertiary qualifications
Department: Counselling Department
Reports to: Counselling Manager.
Position Summary: To provide assessment and counseling within a generalist counseling team
to the community.
The position is located within the Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) Primary
Care Division –Counseling Department based at the Pritchard Street Venue.
The Mental Health Clinician will work as part of a multidisciplinary team
liaising extensively with established networks. Collaboration within the region
is also required.
Responsibilities: Provision of:
• Client management
o In conjunction with clients the development of Consumer Care
Team Plan including assessment, short term/long term goals and
management structure. Facilitation of referrals when/if
appropriate. Preparation of confidential reports. Participate as
required in case conferences and case management
- Participation in regular professional clinical supervision/peer
- Participation in a multi- disciplinary approach to health care.
- Compliance with the code of ethics, standards of practice and
- Health promotion and education, based on health and well-being.
- Participation in planning and reporting as directed.
- Professional development and the upgrading of skills as directed.
- Facilitate / co facilitate group work/presentations.
- Qualification in Psychology or Social work,
- According to discipline requirement current registration with the
- Knowledge and experience re therapeutic interventions and client
- Strong/Adequate interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality client service.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent computer literacy including MS Office, email and internet
- Evidence of immunization records/history as part of the Health
Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of
Healthcare Workers)
- Current Police Check and Working with Children Check
- COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate
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Salary/Award: Salary in accordance with Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public
Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 .
First Nations: Swan Hill District Health would like to acknowledge First Nations
communities of Wamba Wamba, Wadi Wadi, Barapa Barapa, Latji Latji and
the Tatti Tatti people on whose land, we work and live. We pay respect to all
Elders past and present and honour their connection to the land and water.
Continuous Quality • Each staff member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to best
Improvement: practice.
- All staff shall take responsibility for their own practice and share
high quality health care.
- All staff will participate in quality improvement activities aimed at
- It is the responsibility of every staff member to be familiar with Health
Person Centered Care: The Health Service supports in its values the philosophy of Person Centered
Care to ensure all people, including health service providers, clients, their
carers and family members are respectfully cared for and encouraged to
participate in the provision of quality health care.
We recognize diversity is part of every person & as such providers of health
care must be actively involved in developing models of care that are person
centered
Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe is
everyone’s responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safe
environment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voices
are heard about the decisions that affect them.
SHDH have zero tolerance to child abuse.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Any
breach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.
Our Purpose: Connected Care / Best Experience
SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.
Safety: RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of every staff member to:
• Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at
- Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably
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- Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the
- Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.
& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: January 2022
Current: March 22
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