Seeking a Senior Mental Health and AOD Clinician in Whittlesea Local, VIC.

We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

Position details

• Full Time Maximum Term Contract until 27 January 2026
• Classification: Health Professional Level 3 with a salary range of $106,427 - $121,030 per annum + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Generous above-award pay and entitlements (see details below)
• Location: Whittlesea Local, South Morang VIC

About Neami National

"We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.

We're proud to support 38,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention."

About your new role

The Senior Mental Health/AOD Clinician is a 2-year project role designed to support the integration of the care and treatment to guests with co-occurring mental health and AOD within the Whittlesea Local. As a project role there will be an accompanying research and evaluation undertaken by Neami's research department and will require your input.

As a Senior Clinician you will have a background in and be registered as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Mental Health Nurse with the relevant accreditation body in your field. The Senior MH/AOD Clinician will work as part of a transdisciplinary, recovery-focused team inclusive of MH Clinicians, AOD Clinicians, Peer Workers, Family Workers, LGBTIQA+ workers, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers.

What you will bring to the role

• Formal tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, or Occupational Therapist
• Accredited registration with a professional governing body such as AHPRA, APS, AASW
• A minimum of 5 years working as a clinician in the MH/AOD sector
• A valid and current AustralianDriver License and access to personal vehicle
• Proven clinical experience to apply evidence-based psychological therapies and interventions, including understanding of theoretical concepts within mental health and AOD sciences and their application to mental health and/or AOD presentations.
• Experience working as a member of a multi- disciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of reports with recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to form and nurture partnerships with government and non-government mental health, AOD, emergency and community service providers.
• All staff are required to adhere to Neami immunisation and vaccination policy directives to minimise the risk of vaccine preventable diseases to protect workers, other employees, guests, and visitors
• Knowledge of Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics: aware of and practicing within relevant Federal and State Legislation and the relevant Professional Code of Practice, Conduct and Ethics

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous additional leave entitlements including 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 6 weeks Paid Partner Leave, 2 days Wellness Leave, 2 days additional Carer's Leave and 3 days Compassionate Leave per occasion
• Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Current Australian drivers licence and access to a car
• Australian working rights

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal, via the Apply Now link.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:

• Hiring Manager, Emma Storen, Senior Manager Operations, at: [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Mental Health & AOD Clinician - Whittlesea enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.