Job Description:
SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – EATING DISORDERS
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Fixed-Term until April 2027 | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | Parkville
Provide clinical care to young people with eating disorders, and clinical leadership to a team of mental health clinicians.
- Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
- Fixed-Term Family Leave until April 2027 | Part-time 0.8 role | Parkville based
- Salary Packaging | Fitness Passport | Weekly PD | EAP & Wellbeing
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 Mental Health Clinician is a key position within the Eating Disorders Stream. Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a committed Senior Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and governance to a multidisciplinary team supporting young people with features of personality disorder and their families. This role delivers comprehensive mental health assessments and relationally informed psychological case management and interventions.
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
- Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
About the Role:
The Senior Mental Health Clinician holds a key leadership role in supporting the care and recovery of young people with complex mental health needs within the Eating Disorders clinical stream at PYMHWS.
Work autonomously and in collaboration with the Eating Disorders Stream Leader and Continuing Care Coordinator to plan, develop, and deliver services for young people and their families, which are consistent with best practice standards, evidence based care, and the strategic direction for PYMHWS.
Additionally, the Senior Mental Health Clinician will support all stream business including intake and client allocation, clinical governance and quality assurance processes, and training and professional development. The clinician may also provide support to other clinical streams in the service and/or hold a specialist portfolio.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and supervise a clinical sub-team within the Eating Disorders Stream, actively participating in clinical governance and quality assurance processes
- Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, develop formulations, individual service plans, and crisis management strategies
- Deliver evidence based psychological treatments, crisis interventions, and family/system support tailored to young people with serious mental illness
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to foster a culture of caring, teamwork, and continuous service improvement
- Engage in professional development through eating disorder specific and broader youth mental health training initiatives, with opportunities to manage specialist portfolios or lead key program areas
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: Grade 4 RPN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker / Grade 3 Psychologist
✔️ Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details)
✔️ Minimum 5 years’ experience in tertiary and/or youth mental health and a demonstrated ability to lead a clinical team, supervise mental health clinicians, and function both autonomously and collaboratively with other clinical and organisational leaders
✔️ Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
✔️ 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 Amanda Newbigin on 03 9966 9100.
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.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our People and Culture team if you’re contacted for an interview.
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