Mental Health Clinician

2 days ago

Parkville, Australia Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Full time

Clinical Other Parkville Casual

10/2/2025
- Parkville location | Onsite parking + close to public transport
- Casual position | Availability across Mon-Fri and afternoons required
- Supportive, values driven environment | Join a multidisciplinary team

About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Orygen Recovery (YPARC) is an emerging sub-acute bed-based residential 24-hour, 7-days a week program supporting young people aged 15-25 stepping up/down to intervene early and prevent further deterioration.

Reporting to Clinical Team Leader you will:

- Deliver sub-acute, recovery-focused mental health care for young people (16-25) and families, aiming to prevent the need for inpatient care.
- Conduct comprehensive risk and mental state assessments, manage crises, and provide psychoeducation on mental health conditions.
- Collaborate with Youth Wellbeing workers, young people, and families to ensure holistic and supportive care throughout the recovery process.
- Support smooth entry and exit transitions to/from the Youth Prevention & Recovery Care (YPARC) service, ensuring continuity of care.
- Engage in various YPARC life activities to promote safe, family-oriented, and consumer-focused care for young people in recovery.
- Availability across Monday-Friday morning and afternoon shifts is required. Availability to work weekends will be highly desirable._

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, mental health nursing and registration with AHPRA or eligibility for AASW registration.
- Base clinical skills, including mental state examinations, risk assessments, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of youth mental health, relevant legislation, and experience working in mental health services or similar roles (e.g., acute/sub-acute services).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.
- Proficient computer skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and continuous learning in mental health practice.

**Benefits**:

- $54.99 - $61.16.p.h (inclusive of casual loading) + 11.5% super + access to $15,900 NFP salary packaging commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% superannuation + $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card
- Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centred environment.
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.

How to apply

This is a casual contract.

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