Mental Health Clinician
Permanent Full Time Role
Located in: Frankston
Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 Year 1-4/Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1-4/Occupational Therapist Grade 2 Year 1-4/Speech Pathologist Grade 2 Year 1-4/Psychologist Grade 2 Year 1 -4
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Infant, Child and Family Team is a small, multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health assessments, clinical and wellbeing interventions for infants, children (0-11 years) and their families and supporters, who are experiencing complex presentations with behavioural, developmental, social and emotional difficulties that are impacting on their development and psychosocial functioning.
The team provides a flexible, child and family friendly approach that involves assertive community treatment (outreach, clinic based and telehealth) and provides evidence informed interventions, including brief intervention, family interventions, clinical care co-ordination and secondary consultation.
This position is for an appropriately qualified mental health clinician (Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychiatric Nurse or Speech Pathologist to work part time (0.8EFT). The clinical case manager will have experience in mental health assessments, formulation and treatment within child and youth mental health services. This is a new and exciting opportunity for mental health clinicians with experience in child and adolescent mental health to actively participate in the establishment and expansion of the Infant, Child and Youth Service, while developing clinical mental health skills in a supportive environment.
It is a time of growth and change with opportunities for innovation and developing a strong, cohesive and skilled team. Ongoing professional development, career development and opportunities are encouraged and supported.
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Skills & Experience Required
- AHPRA registration or eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia or the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Nurses will have endorsed postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health
- Psychologists: AHPRA endorsed area of practice in Clinical Psychology or registrar in Clinical Psychology
- Experience working with infants and children 0-11 years with significant mental health difficulties and their families and supporters, preferably in a community based setting (ie. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- Current Victorian Driver’s License
- Working with Children Check Experience of using outcome measures to inform practice
Benefits
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 19 May 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Victorian Public Health Services Agreement 2025 – 2028, Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 for salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.