Senior Mental Health Clinician 

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly rostered day off
• Ringwood | Close to public transport and shops
• Adult support, care and wellbeing service including co-occurring substance use or addiction

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 Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service is an integrated wellbeing and support service delivered through partnership in Maroondah. Operating on weekdays from 9am to 5pm, we provide clinical support, care, and wellbeing services to people aged 26+ experiencing mental health challenges, including co-occurring substance use or addiction. 

The service is community-led and informed by participants, supporters, and the local community. Partners include Wellways, Access Health and Community, Eastern Health and Oonah. Staff are employed by different partners but operate according to the Local Service Model.

Working within the Towards Change team and employed by Eastern Health, the Senior Mental Health Clinician utilises their experience and skills to undertake a range of biopsychosocial assessments and provide evidence based clinical interventions for participants.  

The Mental Health Clinician works directly with participants and their supporters. They provide tailored mental health support as outlined in the participant’s wellbeing plan, including to those with co-occurring substance use or addiction. Brief interventions and time limited support will be a critical skill for the Senior Mental Health Clinician, to ensure that interactions with participants are focussed, goal oriented and facilitate skills development.

The Senior Mental Health Clinician will also support the Welcome and Support space for participants who drop in to the Local, looking for immediate support. The ability to provide a safe and welcoming environment for people in distress, while assessing the need for escalation to other services or supports, will be a key attribute for the Senior Mental Health Clinician.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Qualification as a registered nurse, social worker, psychologist or occupational therapist. 
• Current registration and/or membership with relevant governing body.
• Previous experience supporting junior staff and/or students

• 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.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Kristen Stanner

Contact Number: (03) 9895 4965

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 20 February 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