Mental Health Clinician

Reference Number: 52300:  Mental Health Clinician - Physical Health  Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)    About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.  Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced mental health clinician to join the Noogal Clinic. About Northern Health: Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. About Mental Health Division: Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern. Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles. We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.  This role is a full time fixed term contract until 4th October 2026. About the Role: The Mental Health Clinician will provide specialist support to young people and adults experiencing complex mental health needs, while working in close partnership with their families and carers. Central to the role is the recognition that mental health is closely connected to physical wellbeing. The clinician will therefore address metabolic monitoring compliance and address comorbidities such as substance use, smoking, and sexual health by collaborating with nurse practitioners, community services, and specialist providers to deliver care that is integrated and holistic. Alongside managing a caseload, the clinician will act as the primary point of contact within the community team, ensuring consistency, reliability, and support for consumers and their families. Outreach will also be a core component of the position, with proactive engagement in community settings designed to enhance access, strengthen therapeutic relationships, and promote recovery. Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. If you are interested and would like to know more about this position, Please reach out to Noby Philip,Senior Intake Clinican on  or refer to the Position Desciption for more role details.  Applications close Monday 22 December 2025. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.