Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

• Grade 1 Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
• Permanent Full Time (Part Time applications can be considered)
• Ringwood | New Graduate Position | Strong commitment to supporting professional development

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 Access Team at ICYMHS (Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health Services) provides the entry point into the service for children, young people, and their families who are generally contacting mental health services for the first time. In addition, we are now developing the role of the team to include a new Short Term Assessment & Treatment Clinic.

We have an exciting position for a Grade 1 Social Worker/Occupational Therapist to join our skilled and enthusiastic team, located in our new purpose-built clinic in Ringwood, right next to Eastland and public transport options.  This is a fantastic opportunity to commence a career in Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health.

The Grade 1 role includes:

• Telephone and face-to-face assessments of young people presenting with acute and/or complex mental health concerns
• Managing and prioritising referrals for the CYMHS community and specialist teams in consultation with senior staff
• Opportunity to provide short term intervention to young people
• Opportunity to participate in primary and secondary consultations to other service providers in conjunction with senior staff

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA; for Social Work, eligibility for membership of AASW 
• A strong interest in working with children or young people with mental illness.
• 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 position description link

Contact Person: Kristen Northey

Contact Email: Kristen Northey

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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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