Reference Number:53533:Senior Mental Health Clinician 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.

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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.

Senior Mental Health Clinician Recovery

Stream (OT3, SW3, P3, RPN4)) – Part Time - Ongoing – 0.9EFT Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About Mental Health Division: Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern. Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles. We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.

About the Role:



An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiasticsenior clinician,to join the team at Northern Health.

Hotham

StreetCommunity Teamis now seeking expressions of interest for all who would like to progress their career as aSeniorMental Health Clinicianin the Recovery Streamand become a pivotal part in the future of Mental Health.

At Hotham

Street you will find an enthusiastic, friendly, professional group of clinicians of various disciplines.We work hard and we work well as a team.The team respects the professionalism of all staffmembersand we are encouraged to work autonomously as well as part of our larger team.Professional development is encouraged and supported. Arrange a site visit and chat with us over a coffee.Once you have seen our service and spoken to some of our wonderful team members, you will be part of something special and help us make a difference. To be successful in this role you will have the ability to: Deliver evidenced basedassessments andin the person’s own community.

Work as a key clinician with a reduced caseload of complex consumers and their families/cares to promote mental health and wellbeing. Provide professional supervision and support to occupational therapy staff and students.

Your Contribution: Experiencedin the use ofevidence basedinterventions tosupportindividual’sprocess of recovery. Ateam player who is eager to learn from and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team. Experiencedin the assessment,



diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness and psychiatric disability.

Capacity to undertake alcohol and other drug screening, assessment, treatment planning, brief interventions with clients who havea co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and for team members.

A current Victorian Driver’s License, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport. Next Steps . . . If this prospect sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please contact: Janne-Maree Blackman, Program Manager Hotham Street Community Team, NAMHS, Tel: 9416 6300. You can also refer to Position Description for more details about the role. Applications close Monday 17 August 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, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us!

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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.

📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne