Senior Mental Health Intake Clinician

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Epworth HealthCare seeks a Senior Mental Health Intake Clinician at Camberwell (0.6 FTE, onsite), joining the clinic allied health team under the Mental Health Program Manager. You will perform triage, lead comprehensive assessments and deliver evidence-based group and individual therapies with a recovery orientation, centering on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. This multidisciplinary role is open to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Registered Mental Health Nurses, requiring at least five years of clinical experience and triage expertise. Highlight DBT proficiency, experience with eating disorders, AOD, trauma or ADHD, and relevant registrations (AHPRA, AASW). Benefits include professional development, salary packaging, and a values-driven, inclusive culture. Apply via I'm Interested or email [email protected].

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

We are very excited to offer the opportunity for a highly sought after Senior Mental Health Intake Clinician role at Epworth Camberwell. This is a part time role (0.6 FTE).

Based at a Grade 3 level, the role will provide specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic care within the private mental health sector.

To be successful, you must be passionate about recovery orientated mental health service provision, experienced in the delivery of a range of psychological interventions (group and individual) with a focus in DBT and in providing targeted psychological therapies for people experiencing mental ill-health.

This is a multidisciplinary role and is open to Social Workers, Occupation Therapists, Psychologists and Registered Mental Health Nurses. 

As a part of our incredible Epworth Clinic Allied Health team, reporting to the Mental Health Program Manager, you will have autonomy in managing your day to day caseload, access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network. This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Undertaking clinical triage and assessments for therapeutic programs
• Providing evidence-based practice for group and individual therapy, within inpatient, outpatient and private practice settings
• Providing supervision where applicable
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

You will have:

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
• Previous experience in undertaking triage within a mental health setting, completing comprehensive mental health clinical assessment of patients referred to Epworth Clinic and facilitating access to appropriate therapeutic services to support treatment goals
• Knowledge and experience in delivering group and individual therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (essential), as well as ACT, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy and Mindfulness (desirable)
• Experience in working with eating disorders, AOD, complex trauma and/or ADHD is highly desirable

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

Qualifications

For Psychology applicants

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• Psychologist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

For Social Work applicants

• Bachelor of Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association for Social Workers (AASW)

For Occupational Therapist applicants

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent as recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy and
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

For Nursing applicants

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia [NMBA]
• Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (APHRA)
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration and have a current Medicare provider number (or be eligible)

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.