Psychosocial Support Specialist

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Psychosocial Support Specialist - Lead role at Northern Health.

Reference Number: 52165: Psychosocial Support Specialist - Lead
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

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 five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. The Mental Health Division is focused on high-quality mental health services and recovery-oriented care, with strong clinical leadership to support staff across integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.

About the Role

As a NDIS and Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Lead Clinician, you will:

  • Ensure that all eligible consumers are referred for psychosocial support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or the Early Intervention Psychosocial Response Program (EIPRS).
  • Build capacity within Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) to maximise access to psychosocial services.
  • Act as the key liaison between AMHS and NDIS/EIPRS providers to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Work closely with consumers, families, carers, and the community to support recovery and independence.

Note: This position is a parental leave part-time role – 48 hours per fortnight until September 2026.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience working in mental health, ideally with exposure to psychosocial support programs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in working with NDIS or similar service frameworks is a plus.
  • A proactive, solution-focused approach to delivering mental health support.

If you're passionate about supporting individuals in their mental health recovery and want to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, please click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. For further details, refer to the Position Description. You can also contact Erin Finch – Professional Lead – Occupational Therapy at erin.finch@nh.org.au.

Applications close: Sunday 21 September 2025.

Benefits and Work Environment

NH offers benefits to support staff both personally and professionally, including:

  • Health and wellbeing programs, including the Thrive program
  • Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options
  • An inclusive and culturally safe space
  • Access to salary packaging, EAP, online library, and onsite parking

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with different abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Fixed Term Part Time
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  • Hospitals and Health Care

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