Senior Mental Health Clinician- ICYMHS Lilydale Community Team

Requisition ID: 4615

Location:
Lilydale, VIC, AU, 3140

Job Posting Date: 17 Oct 2025

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Senior Clinician

• Permanent 0.9 FTE (0.8 EFT considered) | 72 or 64 hours a fortnight
• Lilydale Location | Free parking and free coffee, close to public transport
• Senior Clinician Opportunity | Lilydale Community Team Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS)

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 Senior Clinician, you would hold a caseload of allocated clients and be supported by the team leader and consultant psychiatrist, whilst supporting other clinicians. The team has a strong focus on providing high quality care, and has a strong culture of reflective practice, supervision and ongoing professional development being well supported by robust structures to support clinicians to develop their skills. The Lilydale team is based at Yarra Ranges Health and is close to public transport, cafes and shops. The unique site is located opposite a park, and has ample all day, free parking as well as free coffee on site.

About you

This role is an opportunity for a senior mental health clinician or someone who is ready to step up into a senior clinical role in ICYMHS.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Allied health with five years post graduate experience in mental health.
• Current OT, Clinical Psychology or Nursing registration with AHPRA. Social work eligibility for membership with AASW
• Post Graduate qualifications in family therapy, child psychotherapy is desirable
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience, or willingness to actively develop these skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• A desire to engage in reflective practice within a team environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role. We welcome enquiries related to the role and the above requirements

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

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Contact Person: Joshua Watson

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Job Posting End Date: 16/11/2025

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