Senior AOD Clinician

SENIOR AOD MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - CUSTODIAL FYMHS

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | Parkville and 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, Part-time | 0.8 EFT | Parkville & Cherry Creek based
• Salary Packaging | EAP and Wellbeing Programs | Ongoing PD

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 Senior AOD 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 AOD Clinician to provide clinical leadership, dual diagnosis, supervision, and governance to a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in custody, with a focus on recovery-oriented care.

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
• 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

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 Senior Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician will work in collaboration with the Custodial FYMHS Specialist Services Lead and the Custodial FYMHS multidisciplinary team to develop excellence in clinical service delivery in the areas of specialist addiction assessment and intervention.

You will be joining a skilled and supportive team in a dual diagnosis AOD specialist role to help develop and support an enhanced model of care across PYMHWS' Custodial FYMHS team.

What You'll Do:

• Assist and support young people in custody to address harmful behaviours resulting from problematic substance use
• Manage and undertake AOD-specific assessments and interventions.
• Provide care team consultation, liaison and support, service linkages for young people within and exiting custody.
• 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 experiencing severe mental health difficulties including personality disorder.

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

Demonstrated understanding of interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm

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

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.

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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.