Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

• Permanent Full Time (Part Time applications considered)
• Monthly ADO for Full time applicants | Salary + Super + Salary Packaging
• Experience career progression in a value-based organisation

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

Linwood PARC is a subacute mental health facility. PARC clinicians contribute to the quality clinical service delivery and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team. We are seeking a mental health clinician who will work in accordance with recovery orientated practice and promote the principles and practice of service coordination to ensure that participants are at the centre of service delivery and receive a timely and coordinated response to their health and social needs.

About you 

To be eligible for this position you must have the following:

• Registered nurse with a current annual registration in Division 1 issued by APHRA
• Have a minimum of 24 months post graduate experience in a mental health setting.
• Completion or involvement in a post graduate mental health qualification.
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy board of Australia, AHPRA with sound theoretical knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and treatments in mental health
• Hold a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian association of Social Workers for membership as a social worker. Maintains compliance with the AASW continuing Professional Development Policy to meet the Eastern health Allied Health credentialling standard
• As an allied health applicant, you have a minimum of 12 months' experience as a registered clinician (as relevant) in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated high level of ability to provide discipline specific and mental health assessment, consultation and advice to consumers, carers and other team members
• 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: Sarah Miles. Acting Team Leader Linwood PARC

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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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