Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

• Permanent Part Time | 60.8 hours a fortnight | Work/Life Balance
• Based in Lilydale | Close transport and shops | Free parking nearby
• Support for professional development and training | Child and Youth Lilydale Community Team

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

The Lilydale Community Team provides advanced mental health assessment and evidence-based treatments for young people who are experiencing complex mental health concerns, psychological distress and other psycho-social concerns, working closely with families and other supports. As a Grade 2/RPN3 clinician, you would hold a caseload of allocated clients and be supported by senior clinicians in the team along with the team leader and consultant psychiatrist. The team has a strong focus on providing high quality care and providing opportunities for learning, reflective supervision and ongoing professional development. The Lilydale team is based at Yarra Ranges Health and is close to public transport, cafes and shops. There is ample all day, free parking in the area.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Qualified OT or Clinical Psychologist with 1 year of experience and registration with AHPRA
• Qualified Social Worker with one year experience and eligible for AASW registration
• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration, approved post graduate training in psychiatric nursing and 24 months post graduate experience.
• Post Graduate qualifications in developmental psychiatry course, family therapy or child psychotherapy are desirable but not essential
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

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

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Josh Watson

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Job Posting End Date: 2/11/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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