At a Glance
- Tasks: Make a real difference in young people's lives through mental health support.
- Company: Join Barwon Health's vibrant and inclusive Mental Health team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs, and job satisfaction.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team helping youth navigate mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Nursing, OT, Social Work, or Psychology required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - RPM3, SW3, OT3, Psychologist 2
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and families.
Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary youth specialist team.
Temporary part time Parental Leave position.
About the role:
Join the Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Team within Barwon Health's Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS). This specialist public mental health service provides integrated, recovery-oriented care to young people aged 12–25 years experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges, including dual diagnosis and complex psychosocial presentations.
As a Youth Mental Health Clinician, you will deliver evidence-based assessment, treatment and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team. You will support young people with complex needs, including co-occurring AOD concerns and psychosocial vulnerability, working collaboratively with families, primary care providers, education and community partners to ensure coordinated, recovery-focused care. This role operates within a seven-day rotating roster.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and recovery-focused interventions.
- Provide evidence-based mental health and AOD treatment for young people aged 12–25.
- Undertake risk assessment and safety planning in line with clinical governance standards.
- Contribute to coordinated care planning with families and partner services.
What we're looking for:
- Relevant qualification and current registration (Nursing, OT, Social Work, Psychology or equivalent).
- Experience working with young people with complex mental health and AOD presentations.
- Strong risk formulation and recovery-oriented treatment planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and 7-day roster.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction.
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Attractive salary packaging benefits:
- Living expenses capped at $9,010.
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety: We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Phone: (03) 4215 8300, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 12, November 2026. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
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