Mental Health Clinician - Chandler House

• Permanent Full Time with monthly ADO
• Upper Ferntree Gully
• Great team, respectful culture & supportive management

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

Chandler House Continuing Care team is a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing case management for people aged 26-64 with a severe mental illness. We work with consumers, their carers, families and other community agencies to identify and address their needs, coordinate their care and assist in recovery.

We are seeking a Clinician-Case Manager who would like to join our team in providing a highly responsive and flexible service to our consumers. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician to contribute to our team's ability to provide a collaborative, person centred and recovery-oriented approach to our community consumers in a supportive environment. The position is full time but part time hours may be considered.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant registrations for your discipline/Current registration with AHPRA
• Sound theoretical knowledge of clinical assessment and interventions in mental health.
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to practice utilising the recovery approach in mental health treatment and support
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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

Vaccination against infectious disease 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 booster & Influenza, prior to 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 have the ability to 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 is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**