CASEA Clinician (Child & Youth Mental Health and Schools Early Action)

CASEA Clinician (Child & Youth Mental Health and Schools Early Action Program)

Status: Ongoing, Full Time - Part Time (.8) Considered

Remuneration: $94,478.80 - $124,914.40 (based on level of experience) + salary packaging

Classification: In line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement this role is classified as a Grade 4 Social Worker, Grade 4 Occupational Therapist, Grade 2 Psychologist or Nurse Grade 4 (NP75) Registered Psychiatric.

About the Role

CASEA (CHAMS and Schools Early Action) is a Department of Families Fairness and Housing Victoria (DFFH) initiative developed in consultation with the Department of Education and the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS). The program is a multi-level evidence-based approach that offers support to children, families and school communities.

The CASEA program is an outreach service provided by the Infant, Child and Family Service. It provides early intervention specialist services of screening/assessment, treatment, consultation and groupwork to children and families, experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and mental health problems who are enrolled in Grades Prep-3, within selected schools.

The CASEA Clinician will provide highquality, evidence based clinical assessments and treatments modalities at an individual and group level. The clinician will be required to undertake mental health and psychosocial assessment and deliver support for young people with serious mental illness in the community, as well as maintaining a small caseload.

Duties include undertaking assessment of identified children as per the program model, including crisis assessment and management on an outreach basis, provide evidence-based group approaches for children and their parents, and support and enhance school-based understanding of social,



emotional and behavioural factors in order to reduce the impact and prevalence of mental health difficulties.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will bring a passion for supporting the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of children and families, together with:

An approved qualification and current registration in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy

- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in delivering early intervention strategies that support positive mental health outcomes for children and young people

- Experience facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups with children, young people and/or families

- Well-developed assessment skills, including conducting comprehensive intake, screening, risk and safety assessments, and care planning

- The ability to provide consultation, triage and support to children, families, carers and other professionals

- Experience using evidence-based screening and assessment tools to inform intervention and treatment planning

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders

- A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

- Experience partnering with schools, families and community services to deliver integrated and coordinated care

This role will suit a motivated clinician who is passionate about early intervention and enjoys working closely with children, families,



schools and the broader community to achieve positive outcomes.

About MBPH

Mental Health Services, forming part of MBPH, offers a range of inpatient and community-based services for people with mental illness in the Northern Mallee Region. We promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximize growth through internal and external education.

At MBPH, we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of over 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24/7, guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values.

Our people, Our H.E.A.R.T.

Our H.E.A.R.T. values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you

An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged

- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options - Pay less tax

- Free parking in office

- On-site Cafe

- Staff Well Being, Employee Assistance and Intervention Programs - Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy

- At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network if LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.

- Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months), and mandatory role specific immunisations are required

Close Date: 09/10/2026

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📌 CASEA Clinician (Child & Youth Mental Health and Schools Early Action) (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Base Public Hospital
📍 Mildura