Mental Health Clinician - Enhanced Clinical Stream

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for professional dev.

Job summary

Northern Health invites applications for a Mental Health Clinician in the Enhanced Clinical Stream at Hotham Street Community Mental Health in Preston. The role supports adults with complex needs within a multidisciplinary team and involves intensive treatment, outreach, and coordination of care.

The successful candidate will provide assessments, treatment planning, and collaborative care, with supervision and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA (where applicable) or eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and ongoing ability to use this form of transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments and recovery-oriented treatment planning.
• Deliver intensive case management, care coordination and assertive outreach for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers and families that promote engagement, recovery and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, general practitioners, NDIS providers, housing, AOD and other community support services.
• Deliver discipline-specific evidence-based interventions that support consumer goals and recovery.
• Participate in clinical reviews, case conferences, care planning and multidisciplinary treatment discussions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and service improvement activities.
• Contribute to student education, staff supervision and portfolio responsibilities as appropriate.

Job description

Reference Number: 54488: Mental Health Clinician - Enhanced Clinical Stream
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Community Mental Health Clinician/Case Manager (Enhanced Clinical Stream)

Monday-Friday

Hotham Street Community Mental Health - Preston

Occupational Therapist 3, Social Worker 3, Psychologist 2 or Mental Health Nurse 3

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist or Mental Health Nurse to join the Enhanced Clinical Stream at Hotham Street Community Mental Health in Preston.

Within Northern Health Mental Health Division, the Integrated Community Team provides intensive, recovery-oriented mental health services to adults experiencing serious mental illness requiring assessment, treatment, care coordination and support. Services are delivered within a bio-psychosocial framework in partnership with consumers, carers, families and broader support services.

The Enhanced Clinical Stream provides intensive clinical treatment and outreach to consumers with complex and persistent mental health needs. Clinicians work within a multidisciplinary, team-based model to provide assertive engagement, evidence-based interventions, care coordination and recovery-focused treatment to a small, capped caseload of consumers. While consumers are supported by the broader team, each consumer is allocated a primary clinician to coordinate their care.

The stream is designed to support consumers who require a higher intensity of treatment and rehabilitation to consolidate gains in recovery, improve functioning and wellbeing, and reduce the need for more intensive service responses over time.

At Hotham Street you will find an enthusiastic, friendly and professional multidisciplinary team. We work collaboratively, respect the expertise of each discipline and support autonomous practice while fostering strong team-based care. Professional development, reflective practice and clinical supervision are encouraged and well supported.

Arrange a site visit and chat with us over a coffee. Once you have seen our service and spoken to our team members, you will discover a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of consumers and their families.

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to:

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments and recovery-oriented treatment planning.
• Deliver intensive case management, care coordination and assertive outreach for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers and families that promote engagement, recovery and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, general practitioners, NDIS providers, housing, AOD and other community support services.
• Deliver discipline-specific evidence-based interventions that support consumer goals and recovery.
• Participate in clinical reviews, case conferences, care planning and multidisciplinary treatment discussions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and service improvement activities.
• Contribute to student education, staff supervision and portfolio responsibilities as appropriate.

Your contribution:

• Demonstrated experience in the assessment, treatment and care coordination of people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
• Sound knowledge of recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care and psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with consumers presenting with complex mental health needs, psychosocial challenges and co-occurring conditions.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Current registration with AHPRA (where applicable) or eligibility for membership with the relevant professional body.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and ongoing ability to use this form of transport.

What We Offer:

• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Regular clinical and discipline-specific supervision.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist portfolio work.
• Participation in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• The opportunity to utilise and further develop discipline-specific skills within an enhanced clinical practice setting.

Applications close 12 November 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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Janne-Maree Blackman
Program Manager, Hotham Street Community Team
Northern Area Mental Health Service
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