Job Description:
SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – EARLY PSYCHOSIS
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Permanent Ongoing | Full time 1.0 EFT - 80hrs with ADO | Sunshine
Provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based mental health care to young people experiencing complex challenges.
- Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
- Permanent Ongoing | Full-Time 1.0 EFT | Sunshine based
- Salary Packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO
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 Early Psychosis 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 at ultra-high risk of psychosis or with first episode psychosis, and complex co-morbid conditions.
This role offers a chance to contribute directly to the mental health and wellbeing of young people within a supportive and innovative environment. You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that makes a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.
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
About the Role:
The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides clinical care and coordination at a senior level within the Early Psychosis team supporting young people aged 12–25 at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis or experiencing a first episode of psychosis, who may also present with a range of comorbid mental health issues.
Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based interventions, supporting a multidisciplinary clinical team with supervision, training, and clinical governance responsibilities.
Provide comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, case management, and evidence-based psychological interventions to young people and their families.
What You'll Do:
- Provide leadership, supervision, and participate in clinical governance processes for a clinical sub-team within the Early Psychosis program
- Complete mental health assessments, formulations, individual service plans, and crisis management plans
- Manage and undertake mental health and risk assessments, psychological treatment, crisis interventions, and family work and systems containment
- Engage in Early Psychosis specific and youth mental health training initiatives
- Opportunities for one or more key portfolios such as satellite clinic coordination, specialist family interventions, AOD and Youth Justice, and primary care.
About You:
You will be experienced in, and passionate about, early intervention and evidence based care for young people experiencing severe mental health difficulties including those at ultra-high risk for psychosis and/or with a first episode psychosis. You may have had experience supervising other clinicians and/or leading clinical teams. You value inclusivity, cultural safety, and continuous learning, and you're committed to delivering responsive, high-quality mental health support. Your strong communication, clinical, and organisational skills enable you to build effective therapeutic relationships and navigate complex care systems with confidence and compassion.
✔️ 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’ 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 discussion, contact Marcus Papuga 03 9966 9100 or Caitlin Reid on 0427 271 857
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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