Mental Health Clinician/Case Manager

Opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (RPN2/3), Clinical Psychologist (G2), Social Worker (G2) or Occupational Therapist (G2).

• Permanent Full-Time position (part-time opportunities also considered)
• Based at Box Hill – close to public transport!

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, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

An opportunity exists within the Adult Community Mental Health Services in the Doncaster Continuing Care Team for passionate, enthusiastic & experienced mental health clinicians with sound clinical knowledge and mental health experience.

The roles will partner with consumers, carers, families and other service providers to provide high-quality case management and discipline-specific mental health assessment, treatment, consultation and community linkage services within a recovery-oriented framework. This position will be at our clinic in Box Hill, close to Box Hill Central, providing centre-based and outreach services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician wanting a senior role in a supportive, cohesive, and friendly multidisciplinary clinical mental health team. This clinical environment prides itself on supporting colleagues in clinically complex situations, having a strong professional culture, and opportunities for professional development.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:

• Qualifications and experience as specified in the position description, either as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist with appropriate registration.
• Experience in mental health practice and discipline-specific practices.
• Demonstrated work experience in mental health in a role.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mental health assessments and interventions for consumers and their carers individually and in groups utilising a case management model.
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to practice utilising the recovery approach in mental health treatment and support with a focus on working collaboratively with consumers and carers to promote self-determination and enable progress towards reaching personal recovery goals. 
• Well-developed interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• A solid commitment to high-quality care.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Flexible and agile in responding to operational and clinical challenges and complexity, focusing on supporting consumers and their families/carers to address their goals in their recovery journey.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious diseases is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with evidence of booster and Influenza before commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern 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 Steps

If you believe you can make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note that applications will be screened upon receipt, and advertising may close before closing.**