Job Description:
- Permanent Full time or Part Time considered
- Located in: Frankston, Victoria
- Classification: RPN4 or Allied Health equivalent plus super*
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 focussed 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.
The Team & Role
The Access, Assessment, Brief Intervention & Consultation (ABC) Team is part of the Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS). During business hours, Monday to Friday we provide a welcoming initial point of contact for consumers, family members and service providers seeking services for infants, children and young people aged 0-25 years.
These service functions include:
- Telephone triage of new referrals including initial screening, information gathering, initial mental health and risk assessment, service navigation and referral
- Comprehensive, holistic mental health and wellbeing assessments across a range of mediums including via clinic appointments, telehealth and / or outreach into the community
- Brief community treatment, utilising single session models, including family interventions (up to 3 months)
- Community consultation, service navigation and mental health promotion to a range of service providers either via individual or group sessions
Senior Clinicians within the ABC will support the Manager and the Clinical Head of the ICY to provide clinical leadership and supervision to the team and the service more broadly. This is an exciting opportunity for mental health clinicians with experience in child and adolescent, youth and / or community mental health to actively participate in the expansion of the Infant, Child and Youth Service, while developing clinical leadership skills in a supportive environment. It is a time of growth and change with opportunities for innovation and developing a strong, cohesive and skilled team.
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Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- AHPRA registration or AASW registration
- Experience in working in youth mental health &/or in a community mental health setting (CAMHS or Adult Services)
- Current Victorian Driver’s License
- Working with Children Check
- Experience of using outcome measures to inform practice
Desirable
- Additional training in a psychotherapy (e.g. CBT, CAT, DBT, IPT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, schema therapy)
- Additional training and experience in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders
- Additional training and experience in delivering family based interventions such as Single Session Family Consultation
- Experience of conducting quality improvement activities or research projects
- Experience / further training in supervision and training others
Benefits
- Step into state-of-the-art facilities
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Melanie Walsh – [email protected]
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The role ceases advertising on 5 June 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025-2028/ Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
