Ringwood | Close to public transport and shops
OT4, RPN4, SW4 or P3
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 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).
The Senior Clinician role is varied and includes:
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
Advantages of the role include belonging to an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team, regular clinical supervision and regular professional development.
Please note: There is a requirement for some after hours work on Monday or Wednesday evenings until 8pm on a rotational basis.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
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
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian 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.
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 entitlements
Salary 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
Next Steps
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
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
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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne