Psychosocial Support Specialist

Reference Number:52165:Psychosocial Support Specialist - Lead
Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced to join the Mental Health Division, working from Hume Community Team at Broadmeadows Hospital.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced
Psychosocial Support Specialist
to join our dynamic team within Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving access to psychosocial support services for individuals with mental health challenges.

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. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About Mental Health Division:
Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern.

Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.

We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our 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, either through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or the Early Intervention Psychosocial Response Program (EIPRS).
• Build capacity within Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) to maximize 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.

This position is a parental leave part time - 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, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the
'Apply'
button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact
Erin Finch – Professional Lead – Occupational Therapy via
Applications close Sunday 21 September 2025.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

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

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.