Senior Mental Health Clinician

4 weeks ago

Little River, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

The Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) provides dedicated mental health care to young people aged 12-25 in Melbourne's north and west, along with their families, carers, supporters and kin.

Operating at sites across Melbourne's north and west PYMHWS is Victoria's first standalone public mental health service built exclusively around young people's needs.

This means every decision – from the front desk to the boardroom – centres on what young people need.

Working in partnership with Orygen, PYMHWS combines world-leading research, clinical excellence and dedicated governance to deliver seamless, person-centred care. Our singular focus on youth means we're not just providing mental health care - we're reimagining how it's experienced, accessed, and delivered.

Building on Orygen's pioneering legacy, PYMHWS will maintain clinical excellence while Orygen continues as an essential partner providing research and innovation.

For more information, visit pymhws.org.au

SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – CUSTODIAL FYMHS

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

PERMANENT ONGOING | FULLTIME 1.0 EFT | CHERRY CREEK

Provide collaborative, person-centred and recovery-orientated specialist mental health services to youth in custody.

  • Join Victoria's newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
  • Permanent Ongoing, Full-time role | Cherry Creek based
  • Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Monthly ADO

About Us

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria's newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges.

PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne's north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.

At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.

The Opportunity

The Senor Mental Health Clinician is a key position within the Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS). FYMHS provides specialist youth mental health care in custodial settings (Parkville and Cherry Creek sites) to young people and their families/carers.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a committed Senior Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and governance to a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in custody, with a focus on recovery-oriented care. This role delivers comprehensive mental health assessments and relationally informed psychological case management and interventions.

Why Join PYMHWS?
  • Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria
  • Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisation
  • Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for full time employees
  • Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
  • Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
  • Fitness passport membership
  • Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

About The Role

The Senior Mental Health Clinician holds a client case load and completes clinical assessments, formulations and develops/delivers appropriate evidence based mental health treatment and care planning.

The role is embedded within Custodial FYMHS team and is based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. When required to travel to other service locations a workplace vehicle and travel time is included within working hours.

What You'll Do
  • Conduct mental health assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide psychological treatment, crisis intervention, family support, and systems containment for young people in need of immediate care and their families.
  • Deliver clinical care that aligns with PYMHWS client-focused, accessible, and evidence-based standards, ensuring it is culturally safe, trauma-informed, and responsive to the diverse needs of all young people and families, including those from LGBTQI+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and multicultural and multifaith diverse populations.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key agencies, community groups, and service providers through consultation, liaison, and collaborative projects, including but not limited to AOD services, Youth Justice, and primary care providers.
  • Engage in professional development through FYMHS-specific and broader young mental health training initiatives.

About You

A mental health clinician experienced in, and passionate about, early intervention and evidence based care for young people in custody experiencing ill mental health difficulties.

Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 4 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 3

Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details)

Minimum 5 years' experiencein tertiary and/or youth mental health and a demonstrated ability to supervise mental health clinicians, and function both autonomously and collaboratively with other clinical and organisational leaders

A sound knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant community based forensic services

Motivated by youth-focused, inclusive, and recovery-oriented care

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking to be part of something truly meaningful—we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Elle Crisp, People Experience and Onboarding Partner – 0407 311 076.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

Please APPLY NOW. To view the full position description, please visit our website and careers page.
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