Mental Health Outreach Clinician - Homeless Outreach Team

Mental Health Clinician - Homeless Outreach Team

• Limited Term, Part Time until mid June 2027 | 32 hours a week | 5 weeks annual leave + Salary Packaging options 


• Based in Ringwood | Car parking & public transport close by | Work close to home


• Join a friendly, well-being focused team who support our consumers and each other

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

 Eastern Health Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (EHOPS) is a well-established multidisciplinary team providing intensive and assertive case management to adults experiencing severe mental ill health. The team delivers both outreach and clinic-based support to consumers and their families, working flexibly to meet people where they are.

We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician (preferably a Registered Psychiatric Nurse) for a short-term contract to cover a period of extended leave. This is a great opportunity to join a passionate, supportive, and recovery-focused team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness and complex mental health needs.

The Mental Health Clinician role within EHOPS is a highly valued position. You will work in partnership with people with a lived experience of mental illness, their families, and carers, to provide high-quality assessment, intensive case management, and assertive outreach support. Guided by the Collaborative Recovery Model, you’ll play an important role in promoting recovery, independence, and community connection.

About you 

 To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant registrations for your discipline/Current registration with AHPRA or eligible for membership of AASW.


• A minimum of 1 years clinical mental health experience as a qualified Registered Nurse/ Occupational Therapist/ or Social Worker in a range of settings. 


• Sound theoretical knowledge of clinical assessment and interventions in mental health.   


• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to practice utilising the recovery approach in mental health treatment and support


• A strong commitment to high-quality care


• The ability to work as part of a diverse team

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

Contact Person: Brian Majonga

Contact Number: 0435449986

Contact Email: [email protected]

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)

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