Title: Clinical Director, Adult Access, Mental Health & Wellbeing Program
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Clinical Director, Adult Access, Mental Health & Wellbeing Program
- Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks’ leave to spend with friends and family
- Opportunity to join a dedicated leadership team in the inner East!
- Meaningful work that aligns with your values and passion for healthcare
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Clinical Director, Adult Access is a senior Medical leadership role with a primary objective to provide clinical leadership and management in the delivery of high-quality mental health services to people receiving care in Eastern Health’s emergency departments, from telephone triage, from crisis assessment and treatment teams (CATT) and in the short stay psychiatry assessment and planning unit (PAPU). The Clinical Director will have professional governance responsibilities for the medical staff within the portfolio and will work closely with the Associate Program Director to monitor and manage the department's activity and budget. The Clinical Director will also collaborate with other Clinical and Associate Program Directors to plan and implement coordinated clinical services across the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:(examples below)
- Suitable qualifications as a medical practitioner registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists with College endorsement as a supervisor, or ability to obtain.
- Experience and/or tertiary qualifications in management and administration are desirable.
- Clear understanding and experience in the Victorian mental health sector and thorough knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (Vic) 2022 regulatory framework and relevant legislation impacting on health service delivery.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills are required, as are highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive experience in clinical psychiatry with a demonstrated record of achievement in the development and implementation of innovative programs for those experiencing mental illness.
- Experience in medical management and leadership, including evidence of the development and implementation of strategic plans, continuous improvement, and accreditation processes.
- Effective communication and leadership skills and a proven capacity to provide clinical leadership to a range of professional clinical staff in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience in the effective education and training of medical practitioners and other health professionals, and in providing community education.
- A Victorian driver's license or equivalent.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for position description
Contact Person: Dr Jacques Claassen
Contact Number: 9895 4965
Contact Email: jacques.claassen@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 17th of June 2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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