At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health challenges and provide essential care to families.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, a leading public health service in Victoria.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development, and wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team in a vibrant new mental health hub.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and youth in your community.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration or eligibility, commitment to quality care, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Limited Term, Part Time | 30.4 hours per week till November 2027 | Work life balance! Based in Ringwood - no commute to the city!
Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Social Worker or Psychologist.
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an enhanced mental health service for infants, children and youth with a serious mental health illness (aged 0 – 25 years) and their families. The team provides the entry point into the service for children, young people, and their families who are generally contacting mental health services for the first time. The Access Team also provides brief intervention via the Short Term Assessment & Treatment Clinic.
We have a fixed term part time position for a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our skilled and enthusiastic team, located in vibrant Ringwood in a new, purpose-built mental health hub near Eastland and Ringwood Station. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large team with great role variation and designated non-direct clinical days (NB: for nurses, social workers and occupational therapists only as part of award).
This position involves:
- Managing and prioritising referrals for the ICYMHS community and specialist teams
- Telephone and face-to-face assessments of young people presenting with acute and/or complex mental health concerns, including coverage of Emergency Departments during business hours
- Short term intervention for young people and their families including Family Therapy with the reflective team
- Primary and secondary consultations to other service providers
- Providing supervision and support for junior clinicians in the Access Team
What you’ll bring:
- Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility for registration with the Australia Association of Social Workers)
- A strong commitment to high-quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Experience in case management and mental health support
What we offer:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Interested in joining us? You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Contact Email: Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support.
Senior Mental Health Clinician employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
