Mental Health Clinician, Acute Community

Join to apply for the Mental Health Clinician, Acute Community role at Northern Health . Reference Number: 52738 Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: Our organisation focuses on how we service and partner with the community, helping the community stay well when at home. We are community‑minded, inclusive and progressive, located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs of Melbourne. We provide high quality mental health services to people in northern regions of Melbourne, working collaboratively with consumers and carers based on recovery principles. We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient and residential services. Northern Health is seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Mental Health Clinicians to join the Acute Intervention team in Preston. About the Mental Health Division Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern. About the Role Part Time, Ongoing – 48 hours per fortnight Working over 7 days, including morning/afternoon shifts Qualified professional: OT, Social Worker, Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse Based in NAMHS Hotham Street in Preston An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Acute Intervention Mental Health Clinicians to join Northern Area Mental Health Service (NAMHS). This multidisciplinary role is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupation Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists. To be successful in this role you will have: Provide recovery‑oriented care including assessment and development of interventions in collaboration with consumers, carers, families and other service providers including GP’s, NDIS service providers and other stakeholders. Provide discipline‑specific evidence‑based practice and appropriate treatment options as required. Partake in discipline‑specific clinical supervision and workload management. Contribute to ongoing professional development activities and in‑service training and share new‑found knowledge with the clinical team. Your Contribution Experience in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness and psychiatric disability. Capacity to undertake alcohol and other drug screening, assessment, treatment planning, brief interventions with clients who have a co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and for team members. A current Victorian Driver’s License, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport. Next Steps If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please contact: Janne‑Maree Blackman, Program Manager Hotham Street Community Team, NAMHS, Tel: or refer to Position Description. Applications close Monday 15 December 2025. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offers a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr