Title:  Adult Access Clinician

Access Clinician based in Adult Access Mental Health Service 

• Multiple classifications available: Occupational Therapist OT3/4, Psychologist P2/3, Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN3/4, Social Worker SW3/4). Please refer to attached position descriptions

• Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 0.8ET)

• Based in Ringwood, VIC 3134 | With rostered work across multiple sites including Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, and Angliss Hospital 

• Attractive remuneration + super + salary packaging 

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

This position sits within the Eastern Health Adult Access Mental Health Service. The integrated Access Service provides: 

• Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services (CATT): 
  Community-based crisis assessment, early discharge management, assessment and management of newly referred clients, as well as after-hours treatment and crisis support for clients of community mental health services. 

• Telephone Triage: 
  A 24-hour service providing referral, advice, and support. 

• The Police and Clinician Emergency Response (PACER): 
  A 5-day-a-week afternoon/evening outreach service working in collaboration with Victoria Police. The team provides acute assessment and advice as an alternative to transferring clients to the Emergency Department under Section 232 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. 

• Emergency Department (ED) Response: 
  Provision of mental health and/or AOD assessment and interventions, including immediate assessment and risk management plans for individuals presenting with behaviours of concern. The team provides comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment, and care planning for people experiencing acute mental health issues. 

• Ambulance Victoria (AV) Teleprompt Response: 
  A 3-day-a-week specialist mental health clinician role based in the AV call centre, responding to calls from on-site AV staff. The aim is to provide mental health assessments and reduce unnecessary ED presentations. 

About you 

• Clinical Psychologist 
  Full registration, or eligibility for full registration, as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).  A Master’s or Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology approved by the PBA. Endorsement is essential.  

• Mental Health Nurse 
  Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with approved or endorsed postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing 

• Occupational Therapist 
  Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) 

• Social Worker

A degree in Social Work approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) 
Compliance with AASW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements to meet  

Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standards. Demonstrated experience as a qualified Social Worker in a range of clinical mental health settings 

Please refer to the attached position decription for further details.

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.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our 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.

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 the Position Description

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: George Lee

Contact Number: 03 9847 4777

Contact Email: george.lee@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 17 June 2026

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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day