Mental Health Clinician at Eastern Health

Lilydale, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessment, Evidence-Based Treatments, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, High Quality Care, Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Client Caseload Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

ICYMHS Lilydale Community Team Clinician Permanent Full Time with monthly ADO | (Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse) Based in Lilydale | Close transport and shops | Free parking nearby Support for professional development and training 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. The team is looking for a Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist to join as a RPN3/Grade 2 clinician. As the successful candidate, you would hold a caseload of allocated clients and be supported by senior clinicians in the team along with the team leader and consultant psychiatrist. The team has a strong focus on providing high quality care and providing opportunities for learning, reflective supervision and ongoing professional development. The Lilydale team is based at Yarra Ranges Health and is close to public transport, cafes and shops. There is ample all day, free parking in the area. About you To be successful in this role you will possess: Qualified OT with 1 year of experience and registration with AHPRA Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration, approved post graduate training in psychiatric nursing and 24 months post graduate experience. Post Graduate qualifications in developmental psychiatry course, family therapy or child psychotherapy are desirable but not essential 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.See attached position descriptionContact Person: Josh Watson Contact Number: (03) 9871 3899 Contact Email: joshua.watson@easternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 18/02/2026 Need 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] Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process! Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Clinician will provide advanced mental health assessment and evidence-based treatments for young people with complex mental health concerns. They will manage a caseload of clients and collaborate with families and other support systems.