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Form of work Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician
Opportunity for Grade 2 Occupational Therapist, Social worker, Clinical Psychologist & Grade 3 Registered Nurse to work within the Specialist Child Team (0 to 12)
Permanent Full Time
Ringwood Location
Generous salary packaging options to increase take home pay
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
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an enhanced mental health service for infants and children in the outer eastern region. The Outer East Specialist Child Team is a new, multidisciplinary team based in Ringwood providing specialised mental health assessment and multi-modal intervention for infants, children and their families where there are complex mental health and developmental concerns. The role will include both clinic based and outreach work and the team has structures for support including supervision, reflective practice, joint clinical work and support for professional development.
About you
Hold relevant qualifications in either Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Nursing with appropriate registration though the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) and/or other relevant registration boards.
At least 12 months’ experience in your relevant field or proven experience in the mental health field.
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.**
Contact Person
SARAH GARDNER
Contact Number
(04) 0089 8124
Closing Date
10/04/2023
