Senior Mental Health Clinician

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

Financial incentives

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne's east invites applications for a Senior Mental Health Clinician based in Ringwood, within a new mental health hub near Eastland and Ringwood Station. The role supports infants, children and youth (0–25) and families, focusing on acute and complex presentations and brief interventions.

You will manage referrals for ICYMHS, conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments, provide short-term therapy, and supervise junior clinicians within a collaborative Access Team

Qualifications

• Current Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Registered Psychiatric Nurse registration with AHPRA; for Social Work, eligibility for AASW
• At least five years clinical experience working with children or young people
• Strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; day to day flexibility to meet the demands of a busy front end service

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

AHPRA registration

AASW eligibility

Job description

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• Permanent Part Time and full time positions available!
• Based around Ringwood | close to public transport and shops
• Opportunity for a senior Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist or Nurse!

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 infant, children and youth with a serious mental health illness (aged 0 – 25 years) and their families.

The ICYMHS Access 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 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

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• Current Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Registered Psychiatric Nurse registration with AHPRA; for Social Work, eligibility for membership of AASW
• At least five years clinical experience working with children or young people
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as partof a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; day to day flexibility to meet the demands of a busy front end service

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• 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.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

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.

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Job Posting End Date: 19th November 2026

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