Clinical Specialist

Clinical Specialist - Youth Mood Clinic (YMC)

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Fixed Term Family Leave until Sept 2026 | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | Parkville and other sites

Provide clinical leadership and specialist support to a MDT working with young people experiencing severe mood disorders, OCD, and complex anxiety.

• Join Victoria's newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Fixed Term until Sept 2026 | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | Parkville & other sites
• Salary Packaging | Fitness Passport | EAP and wellbeing programs

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 Clinical Specialist is a key position within PYWMHS supporting a sub-team within the Youth Mood Clinic (YMC) program.

The Clinical Specialist provides clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, and training to a multidisciplinary team within the YMC, supporting young people with severe mood disorders, bipolar without psychotic features, and complex co-morbidities such as OCD and severe anxiety disorders.

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 and Monthly ADO for full time employees
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

PYMHWS stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

About the Role:

The Clinical Specialist in the Youth Mood Stream - Region A will specifically support the YMC clinicians with the implementation of one or more specialist clinical interventions within the mental health field, such as psychological, family, domestic violence, Alcohol and Drug, Physical Health, Ultra-High Risk for psychosis, Neurodevelopmental and Eating Disorders interventions, etc. This will occur at a primary, secondary and tertiary level, including, direct clinical work with clients and families, supervision and mentoring of clinicians, and staff education and training.

In addition, the incumbent may be required to provide interventions over a number of sites. Staff may be required to work from Parkville, Footscray, Wyndham, Sunshine, Melton, or other sites within the catchment. When required to travel to other service locations a workplace vehicle and travel time is included within working hours.

What You'll Do:

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring, and training across specialist interventions.
• Support team leaders with clinical operations, including allocation, reviews, and incident response.
• Contribute to strategic service model development and project work in partnership with leadership and research.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, including case management, assessments, and interventions.
• Conduct risk assessments, psychological treatment, crisis response, and family/system support.

About You:

A mental health clinician who is passionate about early intervention and evidence-based care for young people experiencing severe mental health difficulties including personality disorders.

Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 5 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 4

Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details)

Minimum experience in accordance with EBA requirements for this senior clinical position, preferably including a minimum of 10 years' experience in the application of clinical practice in the mental health field and specifically with young people experiencing mental health disorders.

Experience in clinical assessment, risk management, and delivering specialist interventions for complex depression and anxiety

Background in team support and supporting service development

Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills

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

Experience and/or interest in OCD and/or Bipolar Disorder is highly desired

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 Jaymee Pingitore

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

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.