Access Clinician (RPN/SW/OT Gr3 or 4 or PSY Gr2 or 3) - headspace Elsternwick/Bentleigh

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 2 x part-time (0.6EFT / 45.6hours) to June 2027
• Based in Elsternwick and Bentleigh
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist Grade 3 or 4 OR Psychologist Grade 2 or 3 depending on experience
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

About us

headspace offers a ‘one stop shop’ for young people aged 12 -25 and their families who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Providing an opportunity for young people to receive help early and promote a 'no wrong door' approach to supporting young people and their families through the provision of GPs, counsellors, Alcohol & other Drug workers and Vocational and Educational support.

Alfred Care Group is the lead agency for this program and offers the opportunity to work in a growing dynamic healthcare environment. 

What you’ll be doing

The Access Clinician will work as a member of the hElsternwick Access team to perform a variety of tasks including Access, offering session by session appointments and providing ongoing therapeutic support to young people. 

The position requires experience in the diagnosis and provision of assessment and intervention with young people, including experience of trauma, educational / vocational and social needs, alcohol and other drug issues. 

The successful applicant will participate in & is responsible for establishing links with other services working with young people to establish partnerships that support young people who are struggling with mental health.

About you

• Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline and eligibility for membership with the appropriate professional body (Nursing and Midwifery Board/Occupational Therapy Board/Psychology Board via AHPRA or eligibility wtih AASW)
• Demonstrated competence in the provision of a full range of mental health services including individual, family and group, treatments for adolescents and young adults presenting with a range of behavioural, emotional, social or developmental issues, including alcohol and other drug issues
• Extensive skill and experience in engagement and assessment of adolescents and young people and their families including capacity to provide flexible outreach
• Senior - Minimum 5 years experience
• Appropriate work visa
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

• Portable long service leave from other public health services
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities
• Close to public transport and cafes

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position please contact Stephanie McGrane on ph: 9076 7500

Closing date: Sunday, 30th August 2026 by 11pm AEST

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.