Title:  Infant, Child, Youth Mental Health Service Groups Clinician

ICYMHS Groups Clinician

• Full Time | fixed term contract until December 2026
• Ringwood location | Close to Eastland and public transport
• Develop and deliver the group program in ICYMHS

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 Groups Clinician is a specialist Allied Health, Clinical Psychology or Mental Health Nurse role based at ICYMHS. The successful applicant will support the Group Co-ordinator/Senior Clinician in the development and delivery of an evidence-based group program that meets the diverse needs of the children, young people and their families who are accessing mental health care through ICYMHS. Groups may include, but not be limited to, Tuning into Teens/Kids, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, functional/life skills, multi family therapy for Anorexia Nervosa and Circle of security. The Groups Clinician will bring their own clinical mental health skills and experience and will also be supported to develop further knowledge through professional development, supervision and joint clinical work. Although the position is based in Ringwood there are opportunities for groups to be run at other ICYMHS sites based on identified needs.

About you 

• To be successful in this role you will possess:
• Qualified Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse or Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA registration
• Qualified Social Worker, eligible for membership with AASW
• Experience or training in running groups in the mental health setting
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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 offerred 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 position description link

Contact Person: Sarah Gardner

Contact Number: 0400898124

Contact Email: Sarah.gardner@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 19/04/2026

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!

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