Job Description:
SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - PSYCHOSOCIAL RECOVERY SERVICES
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Fixed Term until Jul 2027 | Part-Time 0.74 EFT | Sunshine
Provide evidence-based mental health in a multidisciplinary team, specialising in the Psychosocial Recovery and wellbeing needs of youth.
- Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
- Fixed Term until Feb 2027 | Part-Time 0.74 EFT | Sunshine
- 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 Psychosocial Recovery team has 3 main functions – to provide support and upskilling in wellness and recovery interventions throughout the PYMHWS workforce, to create community opportunities for young people to access Psychosocial support, and to run in-house groups and programs.
Integrated clinically, the team work closely with all treating teams across all streams and regions of the service across PYMHWS sites: Parkville, Footscray, Werribee, Sunshine.
Oversee and contribute to Psychosocial Recovery Services at PYMHWS. Focusing on key domains of recovery (such as health, vocation / education, social connection and functional recovery), this role oversees all programs and groups.
Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Clinician to join the team in a Family Leave fixed-term role until July 2027.
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 plus monthly ADO for full time employees
- 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
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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 Psychosocial Recovery Service.
Work closely with the team, community partners and treating teams across regions and streams to maximise the impact of psychosocial recovery options for young people.
What You'll Do:
- Provide high-quality clinical care based on clinical experience working with young people with serious mental illness.
- Provide oversight and support for primary interventions with individuals and groups, including debriefing and upskilling junior clinicians.
- Provide secondary consultation and education about therapeutic group interventions to a wide range of staff, including ELP education, students and PYMHWS staff training.
- Establish and maintain effective interfaces and partnerships with key agencies and community groups through consultation, liaison, education and collaborative project work, both internal and external to PYMHWS.
About You:
A passionate and skilled mental health professional with experience supporting young people with complex mental health issues. You value inclusivity, cultural safety, and continuous learning, and you're committed to delivering responsive, high-quality mental health leadership. Your strong communication, clinical, and organisational skills enable you to build effective therapeutic relationships and navigate complex care systems with confidence and compassion. You have a strong interest and passion for Psychosocial Recovery and group work, and an inclusive, strengths based leadership style.
✔️ Eligible disciplines: Grade 4 RPN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker / Grade 3 Psychologist
✔️ Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details)
✔️ Strong leadership skills, along with significant knowledge of Psychosocial Recovery systems, and a systemic approach to community partnerships.
✔️ Minimum of 5 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
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 Kate Wapling, Region B Coordinator 03 9927 6200
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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