Senior Clinician, Clinical Engagement Mental Health SEWB Team

RPN4 / OT3 / SW3 / ClinPsyc3.

• Full Time with Monthly ADO
• Located in East Ringwood
• Generous Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits

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

The role provides supervision and clinical leadership to the Mental Health Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team including Aboriginal Mental Health trainees. A key aim is to strengthen clinical care and pathways to facilitate improved, supported, and culturally appropriate access to recovery-oriented adult mental health services for the Aboriginal communities in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. The role focuses on improving the cultural competency of clinical staff and the cultural safety of the service provided.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A relevant professional discipline (refer to position description)
• Current relevant registration with AHPRA/Board, as appropriate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in mental health (and/or drug and alcohol) settings, including sspecialist knowledge in mental health and comorbid substance use
• Interest or experience in working with Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health challenges
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• 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, 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.**