Mental Health Clinician

14mth Max term Mental Health Clinician 0.6 EFT, Doncaster
- Parental leave cover, not for profit with salary packaging benefits
- Collaborative and highly supported team environment

**About**Us**

Access** Health and Community (AccessHC)** is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centered care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast. With 500+ staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our 2024 merger with Inspiro, we’ve expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible, high-quality community health. We value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), uphold strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and respect the rights of First Nations peoples and we continue to build healthier lives through compassion, collaboration, and community-led care.

**The Opportunity**

An exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician to work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide high quality clinical services to children and young people aged 5-15 and their parents/carers. This role provides the opportunity to undertake mental health assessments, develop goals and treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and work within a shared care approach to ultimately improve outcomes for clients engaged in Mental Health services at Access Health and Community.

**This role is for a 14-month Part time 0.6 EFT contract**:
**September 2025 - November 2026**

**What you will be**doing**
- Undertake biopsychosocial assessment of children and young people which includes mental health, family, physical health and developmental domains
- Work collaboratively with children and young people, family/carers and other health professionals to develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans
- Undertake initial and ongoing risk assessments of child and young people, and develop risk management plans
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and support to children, young people and parents
- Work from a systemic and family-inclusive approach, which includes providing support and psychoeducation to parents of children and young people

**What you will bring** Key Selection Criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in social work or psychology
- Current registration with AASW as a Mental Health Social Worker or current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist
- Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions
- Experience working with children and/or young people (experience working with children under 10 is highly desirable)
- Experienced in a range of evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, family therapy, play therapy or solution-focused therapy
- Demonstrated experience and training in clinical risk assessments and implementing risk management plans with clients

**Compliance Requirements**
- Police Check
- Working With Children Check

**Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits**

At Access Health and Community, we offer more than just a fulfilling career: - we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a common commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and we believe that this shared ethos creates a range of benefits for all who work with us. From opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging, our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Come join us and experience the rewards of a career where you truly make a difference.
- A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
- A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health
- Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + meals/entertainment expenses)
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave Loading

**Applications Close Date**: 27th July 2025

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices.