Access Clinician

Eastern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor and Shadowing program

Discovery days across 50 sites

Study and professional development-lea

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance program

Salary packaging options

Private Health Insurance offers

Excel/Power BI training

Job summary

Eastern Health invites applications for Access Clinician roles within the Adult Access Mental Health Service. The positions span OT, Psychologist, RN and Social Worker classifications with permanent full-time or part-time options and a minimum 0.8 EFT.

Based in Ringwood, VIC 3134, with rostered work across Box Hill, Maroondah and Angliss hospitals. Attractive remuneration, super and salary packaging are provided.

Qualifications

• Full registration with relevant psychology, nursing, OT or social work board.
• Eligibility for registration and endorsements as required by the profession.
• Experience in mental health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health assessments and care within the Adult Access Mental Health Service.
• Collaborate with multi-site teams across Ringwood, Box Hill, Maroondah and Angliss hospitals.
• Contribute to care planning and crisis intervention in the service.

Skills

Occupational Therapist OT

Psychologist P

Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN

Social Worker SW

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Access Clinician based in Adult Access Mental Health Service

• Multiple classifications available: Occupational Therapist OT 3/4, Psychologist P 2/3, Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN 3/4, and Social Worker SW3/4). Please refer to relevant position descriptions attached
• Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 0.8ET)
• Based in Ringwood, VIC 3134 | With rostered work across multiple sites including Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, and Angliss Hospital
• Attractiveremuneration+ super + salary packaging

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

This position sits within the Eastern Health Adult Access Mental Health Service. The integrated Access Service provides:

• Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services (CATT):
  Community-based crisis assessment, early discharge management,assessmentand management of newly referred clients, as well as after-hours treatment and crisis support for clients of community mental health services.
• Telephone Triage:

A 24-hour service providing referral, advice, and support.

• The Police and Clinician Emergency Response (PACER):
  A5-day-a-week afternoon/evening outreach service working in collaboration with Victoria Police. The team provides acute assessment and advice as an alternative to transferring clients to the Emergency Department under Section232of the Mental Healthand WellbeingAct2022.
• Emergency Department (ED) Response:
  Provision of mental health and/or AOD assessment and interventions, including immediate assessment and risk management plans for individuals presenting withbehavioursof concern. The team provides comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment, and care planning for people experiencing acute mental health issues.
• Ambulance Victoria (AV) Teleprompt Response:
  A3-day-a-week specialist mental health clinician role based in the AV callcentre, responding to calls from on-site AV staff. The aim is to provide mental health assessments and reduce unnecessary ED presentations.

About you

• Clinical Psychologist:Full registration, or eligibility for full registration, as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). A Master's or Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology approved by the PBA. Endorsement is essential.
• Mental Health Nurse:Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with approved or endorsed postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing
• Occupational Therapist:Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Social Worker:A degree in Social Work approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  Compliance with AASW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements to meet

Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standards.Demonstrated experience as a qualified Social Worker in a range of clinical mental health settings

Please refer to the attached position decription for further details.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in theAustralian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice) . Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Good to know:

• 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 – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

Job Posting End Date: 14th October 2026

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