Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term, Part-time (0.8EFT / 60.8hours) to June 2026
- Based in Elsternwick and Bentleigh
- Occupational Therapist or Social Worker Grade 3
- Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
What's in it for you
- Great team culture and supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
- Work-life balance
- Be involved in an innovative youth mental health program that is making a real difference in the community!
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 Health is the lead agency for this program and offers the opportunity to work in a growing dynamic healthcare environment.
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Access Clinician, you will work as a member of the Access team to deliver a range of tasks including working as Access clinician, offering session-by-session therapy and Single Session Family therapy as required.
The position requires experience in the diagnosis and provision of assessment and intervention with young people, including experience of trauma, mental health issues, educational/ vocational and social needs, alcohol and other drug issues.
About you
- Approved tertiary qualifications and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA or eligibility with AASW)
- Extensive skill and experience in engagement and assessment of adolescents and young people and their families including capacity to provide flexible outreach
- Appropriate work visa
- Current Victorian Driver's License
- Current Influenza vaccination
- Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check
Other benefits
- Portable long service leave from other public health services
- Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health:
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Located close to public transport, shops and cafes
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 Steph McGrane (Centre Manager) on ph: 9076 7500
Applications close at 11.00pm on Tuesday 26th of August 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
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.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
