Mental Health Clinician - CASEA, Early in Life Mental Health
Oakleigh, VIC, AU, 3166
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About the Role
Join our team as a Mental Health Clinician in the CASEA, Early in Life Mental Health program. We have multiple positions available, both full time an part time and ongoing with the positions being based at Atherton Hub in Oakleigh.
These opportunities are open to the following classifications:
- Psychologist Grade 2: PK1 - 4
- Occupational Therapist Grade: YB20 – 23
- Social Worker Grade 2: YC42 - 45
- Speech Pathology: YB47 - 50
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: NP81 – 83 or NP74.
The CASEA clinician will work across three large and quite different service systems – Early in Life Mental Health Service, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and the Catholic Education Office Melbourne. It is an expectation that the role will also promote good working relationships and a greater understanding between the three agencies.
The key components of the role include:
- Provision of group interventions to children and parents identified in collaboration with education staff and working in collaboration with education staff to deliver these interventions
- The identification and assessment of children and parents for suitability for group interventions, undertaken in collaboration with education staff.
- Provision of therapeutic support to the ‘system’ around the young person in a collaborative and reflective partnership with other involved agencies.
- Primary and Secondary Consultation
- Education and Training to education staff
- Facilitation and coordination of appropriate referrals following assessment to relevant mental health service providers (primary care, public or private mental health service sector), where CASEA group interventions are deemed inappropriate.
- Working collaboratively as a member of the CASEA multidisciplinary team and sharing team duties
About Us
The Monash Health CAMHS and Schools Early Action (CASEA) Program is a joint initiative of Early in Life Mental Health Service (ELMHS), the Department of Health, Department of Early Education and Childhood Development (DEECD) and Catholic Education Office of Melbourne (CEOM). Designed as an early intervention program, the CASEA program is conducted in school settings with children identified as being at risk of developing serious behaviour problems including Conduct Disorder. The focus of the program is to up skill teachers in child and parenting group programs that they will deliver in partnership with CASEA staff.
About You
You are a compassionate and skilled mental health professional with a strong commitment to evidence-based care, ethical practice, and continuous professional development. You demonstrate courtesy, professionalism, and the ability to engage effectively with young people, their families, carers, and key stakeholders in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
You bring a sound understanding of legislation relevant to youth mental health, including the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and the Children & Young Persons Act. Your strengths lie in conducting thorough assessments, formulating diagnoses, developing and implementing collaborative treatment plans, and managing complex cases, including crisis interventions and risk assessments.
You work well both independently and within multidisciplinary teams, using your advanced communication and conflict resolution skills to build trust and facilitate coordinated care. You contribute actively to service development, supervision, performance improvement, and the delivery of high-quality clinical documentation and reporting. With a focus on early intervention, prevention, and recovery, you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people experiencing mental health challenges.
For education & Licence requirements please refer to the attached documentation.
In Return
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Competitive salary
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Salary packaging
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Friendly and supportive culture
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Opportunity to experience various teams
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On-going supervision and professional development
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Hayley Paternott on 9594 1300.
Supporting documents can be found here:
Appendix C Discipline Specific Duties (excluding Nursing)
CASEA Mental Health Clinician Grade 2 Position Description
Appendix A ELMHS Organisational Chart
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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
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: 13 May 2025