Mental Health Clinician

Eastern Health

  • Ringwood East, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 21 days ago
Mental Health Clinician
  • Permanent Part Time | 30.4 hours a week | Enjoy stability and work-life balance
  • Ferntree Gully Location | Close to shops | Dynamic and innovative team
  • Opportunity for Social work, occupational therapy, psychology or mental health nurses
Eastern HealthEastern 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 roleThe Chandler Community Team works to improve the outcomes for children and adolescents aged 0-25 years, and their families, experiencing significant emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties alongside a range of vulnerabilities, including trauma and family violence. As a mental health clinician, you will provide day to day high quality assessment and treatment to vulnerable clients and their families, using a range of evidence-based specialist interventions, to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes. You will be expected to manage a case load as well as being involved with team-based family assessments and complete high-quality documentation.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:
  • Current registration with AHPRA; for Social Work, eligibility for membership of AASW
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in clinical assessment and care
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Experience in infant work and family therapy is desirable
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the . 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 offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
  • Diverse and engaging career opportunities
  • Friendly & supportive team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Salary packaging options
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next StepsApply 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 (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.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.At this point in time, we will not be offering interviews to prior applicants.Contact Person: Kristal McKenneyContact Number: 03 9839 6700Contact Email: kristal.mckenney@easternhealth.org.auNeed help submitting your application?Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]Our Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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