Mental Health Clinician - Core Adolescent Community Treatment Team - Early in Life Mental Health

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About the Department / Program

Infant, Child, and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ELMHS & Youth) provides assessment and treatment for infants, children, adolescents, young people and their families. We work with the 0-25 age group in the Southern Region, providing a comprehensive assessment service and a range of treatment options including inpatient treatment in times of crisis, community (outpatient) treatment, group programs, family therapy, and specialist services. 

We work with families to address a number of complex issues they may be experiencing, including school refusal, parent/child relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma related issues, self-harm, suicidal thinking, eating disorders, neuro developmental presentations and psychosis. 

We also work collaboratively with families, schools and other agencies to create identified areas for change and work strongly from a relational and systemic framework.  

About the Role

Join our team as a Mental Health Clinician for the CORE Adolescent Team on a full-time or part-time ongoing basis, within our Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS) program at Monash Health. These positions sit across Berwick, Frankston and Pakenham. Please highlight what EFT you are interested in and which site when applying.

These positions are open to professionals from the following disciplines: Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, and Registered Psychiatric Nursing (RPN).

The CORE Adolescent Team delivers specialist mental health assessment and treatment to young people aged 12–17 years who experience severe and complex mental health challenges that cannot be managed by tier 1–4 services alone. At times, you may also provide support to the under 12s stream, ensuring continuity of care across the service.

While this role is predominantly clinic-based, you may also contribute to occasional outreach work, engaging with young people and families who are more difficult to reach. A key part of the role also involves shared-care collaboration with professionals from a wide range of agencies across the catchment, ensuring wraparound, holistic support for young people and their families.

About You

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in case management and assessment
• Your forward thinking approach to care – your ideas matter to us 
• Enthusiasm for working in a multifaceted role 
• Your proactive and team player attitude 
• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Adaptable to a changing environment

Mandatory requirements of the role:  

• Experience in a mental health service and/or extensive experience in a relevant area of practice
• Sound knowledge of the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce 2013
• Please refer to the Supportive Documents listed below for qualification & licence requirements

Why you will love working with us

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Megan Grant on 0409 200 271

Position Description can be found here

Speech Pathologist Position Description can be found here

Occupational Therapist Position Description can be found here

Social Worker Position Description can be found here

Nurse PD Attachment can be found here

Psychologist AppendiX C can be found here

Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online eHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 7 July, 2026