Youth Mental Health Specialist

1 week ago

Little River, Victoria, Australia beBeeSenior Full time $145,000 - $165,000
About Us

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a leading provider of dedicated mental health care to young people aged 12-25 in Melbourne's north and west.

We are committed to delivering seamless, person-centred care that meets the diverse needs of all young people and families. 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.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will play a key role in providing clinical leadership, supervision, and governance to a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in custody.

You will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and provide relationally informed psychological case management and interventions. Your expertise will help shape our service delivery and ensure we remain at the forefront of youth mental health care.

  • Clinical Expertise:
  • 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.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key agencies, community groups, and service providers through consultation, liaison, and collaborative projects.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in tertiary and/or youth mental health, including supervisory experience. You will also possess relevant registration and qualifications, such as RPN Grade 4, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist Grade 3.

You will be motivated by youth-focused, inclusive, and recovery-oriented care, with a sound knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant community-based forensic services.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Salary Packaging: Up to $11,600 tax-free earnings.
  • Annual Leave: 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for full-time employees.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options where possible.
  • Employee Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing-focused, access to EAP.
  • Fitness Passport Membership: Fitness passport membership.
  • Inclusive Workplace Culture: Inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace culture.
About You

If you're looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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