At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team providing mental health care to young people with mood disorders.
- Company: Join Victoria's first dedicated public youth mental health service.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in youth mental health and shape the future of care.
- Qualifications: 10 years experience in mental health, with a focus on youth care.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a new, dedicated public youth mental health service and is the first of its kind in Australia. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team.
The Youth Mood Clinic (YMC) provides treatment to young people who are experiencing severe mood disorders. Many of these young people also experience complex co‑morbid mental ill health such as OCD, severe anxiety, and neurodiversity.
The Clinical Specialist is a key position within PYMHWS supporting a sub‑team within the Youth Mood Clinic (YMC) program. The Clinical Specialist in the Youth Mood Stream is a key leadership role within PYMHWS. The position provides clinical leadership, mentoring, training and supervision to a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive case management and psychological interventions to clients accessing the Youth Mood Clinic (YMC) Stream.
The Clinical Specialist supports YMC clinicians in implementing one or more specialist clinical interventions within the mental health field, including psychological, family, domestic violence, alcohol and other drug, physical health, ultra‑high risk for psychosis, neurodevelopmental and eating disorder interventions. This support is provided across primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care, and includes direct clinical work with clients and families, clinical supervision and mentoring, as well as staff education and training.
The YMC Clinical Specialist plays an important role in planning and developing services for young people and their families that reflect best practice standards and evidence‑based care, while aligning with the strategic direction and vision of PYMHWS.
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 Grade 5 and Psychologist Grade 4.
- Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details).
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Clinical Specialist in Melbourne employer: Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
At Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the mental health sector, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth. Our team enjoys generous benefits such as salary packaging, five weeks of annual leave, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in our community. Join us in shaping the future of youth mental health care in Victoria, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help drive innovative practices in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Recruitment Team
